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Table 5 Modified Observer’s Assessment of Alertness and Sedation Scale (MOAA/S)

From: Moderate and deep sedation for non-invasive paediatric procedures in tertiary maternity and children’s hospitals in China: a questionnaire survey from China

Score

Items

0

Dose not respond to a noxious stimulus

1

Dose not respond to mild prodding or shaking

2

Respond only after mild prodding or shaking

3

Respond only after name is called loudly and repeatedly

4

Lethargic respond to name spoken in normal tone

5

Appears asleep but responds readily to name spoken in normal tone

6

Appears alert and awake and responds readily to name spoken in normal tone