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Table 2 Modified Observer’s Assessment of Alertness/Sedation (MOAA/S) scale [15]

From: Moderate sedation with single-dose remimazolam tosilate in elderly male patients undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate with spinal anesthesia: a prospective, single-arm, single-centre clinical trial

Scale

MOAA/S Scale

0

Does not respond to painful trapezius squeeze

1

Responds only after painful trapezius squeeze

2

Responds only after mild prodding or shaking

3

Responds only after name is called loudly and/or repeatedly

4

Lethargic response to name spoken in normal tone

5 (alert)

Responds readily to name spoken in normal tone