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Table 1 Modified Observer’s Assessment of Alertness/Sedation Scale

From: Intranasal dexmedetomidine is an effective sedative agent for electroencephalography in children

Response

Score

Agitated

6

Responds readily to name spoken in normal tone

5

Lethargic response to name spoken in normal tone

4

Responds only after name is called loudly and repeatedly

3

Responds only after mild prodding or shaking

2

Does not respond to mild prodding or shaking

1

Does not respond to a deep stimulus

0