Riker et al developed a scale for evaluating an adult in the intensive care unit across the spectrum of sedation to agitation. It is similar to other scales but has more levels.
Patient selection: adult in the intensive care unit (ICU)
State
Degree
Scale
calm
NA
4
sedated
mild to moderate
3
sedated
very
2
sedated
unarousable (coma)
1
agitated
mild to moderate
5
agitated
very
6
agitated
dangerous
7
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