Table 1.
Evaluation of sedation and responsiveness to external stimuli
| Parameter | Score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sedation score | 1 (Profound) | Animal stupourous, CTG < 60 cm., severe ataxia |
| 2 (Strong) | Animal apathetic, 60 < CTG <80 cm moderate ataxia | |
| 3 (Moderate) | Animal calm, head lowered between 80 < CTG <100 cm, mild ataxia | |
| 4 (Mild) | Animal calm, CGT > 100 cm., minimal ataxia | |
| 5 (Absent) | No apparent sedation | |
| Response to tactile stimulation (Picking the neck) | 1 (Absent) | No response |
| 2 (Mild) | Slow, delayed response | |
| 3 (Moderate) | Moderate response | |
| 4 (Strong) | Rapid, marked response | |
| Response to auditory stimulation (Clapping hands) | 1 (Absent) | No response |
| 2 (Mild) | Slow, delayed response | |
| 3 (Moderate) | Moderate response | |
| 4 (Strong) | Rapid, marked response |
A sedation score of 1 or 2 was mandatory before proceeding to induction of general anaesthesia. CGT = chin-to-ground distance (measured in cm).