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Table 1 Modified observer’s assessment of alertness/sedation scale

From: Perioperative use of ketamine infusion versus dexmedetomidine infusion for analgesia in obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery: a double-blinded three-armed randomized controlled trial

Response

Score

Agitated

6

Responds readily to name spoken in a normal tone (alert)

5

Lethargic response to name spoken in a normal tone

4

Responds only after the name is called loudly or repeatedly

3

Responds only after mild prodding or shaking

2

Does not respond to mild prodding or shaking

1

Does not respond to deep stimulus

0