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. 2020 Mar 11;52(1):23–30. doi: 10.4103/ijp.IJP_287_19

Appendix Table 1.

Composite score during bronchoscopy (5-25)[7]

Parameter 1 2 3 4 5
Sedation Awake to voice >10 s Light sedation, briefly awakens to voice Moderate sedation, no eye contact Deep sedation, response only for physical stimulation Unarousable, no response to physical stimulation
Calmness Alert and calm Anxious Not aggressive Frequent nonpurposeful movement Pulls or removes bronchoscope; aggressive Combative, violent
Respiratory response Spontaneous respiration No coughing Occasional cough Coughing regularly Frequent coughing or choking Vigorous cough preventing bronchoscopy
Physical movement No movement Occasional slight movement Frequent slight movements Vigorous movement limited to the extremities Vigorous movements including torso and head
Facial tension Facial muscle tone normal Mild muscle tension evident Tension evident in all facial muscles Grimacing Grimacing and crying