Table 2. Grading of Airway Reflexes.
Grade | Description |
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1 | Excellent (breathing well, no response to suctioning) |
2 | Good (breathing well, minimal grimacing response to suctioning) |
3 | Satisfactory (breathing well & coughing attempt to suctioning) |
4 | Poor (breathing well, mild coughing on the tube) |
5 | Very poor (breathing well, aggressive coughing on the tube) |