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Table 1 Observer’s assessment of alertness/sedation scale[17]

From: Adequate sedation with single-dose dexmedetomidine in patients undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate with spinal anaesthesia: a dose–response study by age group

1

Does not respond to mild prodding or shaking

2

Responds to mild prodding or shaking

3

Responds only after name is spoken loudly or repeatedly

4

Lethargic response to name spoken in normal tone

5

Responds readily to name spoken in normal tone