Table.
Arousal score | Criteria |
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0 | Complete absence of behavioral arousal |
1 | Orofacial movements or eye blinks |
2 | Isolated body movements (ie, movement of only 1 set of limbs, either front or hind) or head or tail movements |
3 | Coordinated body movements (ie, simultaneous movement of 1 or more sets of limbs along with head and/or tail movements) |
4 | Attempt at regaining righting reflex |
5 | Return of righting reflex |