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Table 2 Modified Alderete score

From: Combined use of intranasal Dexmedetomidine and an oral novel formulation of Midazolam for sedation of young children during brain MRI examination: a prospective, single-center, randomized controlled trial

Score

Response

Breathing

 2

Able to breathe deeply

 1

Dyspnea

 0

Apnea

Circulation

 2

Systemic blood pressure<20% of the preanesthetic level

 1

Systemic blood pressure between 20%–49% of the preanesthetic level

 0

Systemic blood pressure ≥ 50% of the preanesthetic level

SpO2

 2

Maintaining O2 saturation>92% on room air

 1

Needing inhalation to maintain O2 saturation>92%

 0

O2 saturation<92% despite O2 supplementation

Consciousness

 2

Fully awake

 1

Arousable

 0

Not responding

Mobility

 2

Able to move four extremities on command

 1

Able to move two extremities on command

 0

Able to move zero extremities on command