The score used by Mackenzie and Grant evaluated patients receiving intravenous sedation as an adjunct to spinal anesthesia in patients undergoing lower limb surgery.
Definition of sedation used: Preservation of eyelash reflex and purposeful reaction to verbal or mild physical stimulation.
Clinical Status
Score
fully awake and oriented
1
drowsy
2
eyes closed but rousable to command
3
eyes closed but rousable to mild physical stimulation (earlobe tug)
4
eyes closed but unrousable to mild physical stimulation
5
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