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Table 1 BIS range (a), Responsiveness scores of the Modified Observer’s Assessment of Alertness/Sedation (MOAA/S) scale (b)

From: A prospective pilotstudy comparing the anesthetic effects of an alpha-2 agonist during holmium laser resection of the prostate and transurethral resection for prostate surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia patients using selective alpha-1 blockers

(a)

BIS

Sedation degree

90–100

Awaken

70–89

Light to moderate sedation

60–69

Superficial anesthesia

45–59

Adequate anesthesia

0–45

Deep anesthesia

(b)

Score

Response

5

Responds readily to name spoken in normal tone

4

Lethargic response to name spoken in normal tone

3

Responds only after name is called loudly or repeatedly

2

Responds only after mild prodding or shaking

1

Does not respond to mild prodding or shaking

0

Does not respond to noxious stimulus

  1. This chart reflects a general association between clinical state and BIS values. These goals and their associated BIS scores may vary overtime and in the context of patient status and treatment plan