Critical Care >Controversies: Patient-Controlled Sedation—Ready for Prime Time?

John M. Oropello, Stephen M. Pastores, Vladimir Kvetan+

Table 64–2Observer assessment of alertness and sedation scale.

Rating Sedation Level

5 Responds readily to name

4 Lethargic, responds to name

3 Responds if name called loudly

2 Responds after mild shaking

1 Only responds to noxious stimulus

0 Does not respond to noxious stimulus

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