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. 2022 Apr 18;134(6):1140–1152. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000006011

Table.

Quantification of Behavioral Arousal

Arousal score Criteria
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