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The Modified Observer’s Assessment of Alertness/Sedation (MOAA/S) scale
| MOAA/S score | Clinical manifestations of sedation |
|---|---|
| 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 and/or repeatedly. |
| 2 | Responds only after a painful trapezius squeeze. |
| 1 | Does not respond to a painful trapezius squeeze. |
