Table 1.
Scoring system for measuring depth of anesthesia parameters
| Score | Spontaneous Movement | Toe Pinch Reflex | Jaw Tone | Limb Manipulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whole body | Strongly pulls away | Increased tone | Animal controlled movement |
| 2 | Limb and hand/foot movement | Pulls away immediately | Normal tone | Withdrawn immediately when handled |
| 3 | Mouth or facial movements | Delayed pulling away | Decreased tone | Weakly withdrawn |
| 4 | Twitching | Flexes or extends digits | Minimal tone | Flexes or extends digits |
| 5 | No movement | No movement | No tone | No movement |