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Observer’s assessment of alert/sedation (OAA/S) scale used to assess level of sedation13
| Response scale | Level |
|---|---|
| Responds readily to name spoken in normal tone (awake/alert) | 5 |
| Lethargic response to name spoken in normal tone | 4 |
| Responds only after name spoken loudly or repeatedly | 3 |
| Responds after mild prodding or shaking | 2 |
| Does not respond to mild prodding or shaking (asleep/unrousable) | 1 |
