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Ramsey Sedation Scale
Sedation score for ICU


RSS 1
Patient is anxious and agitated or restless, or both


RSS 2
Patient is co-operative, oriented, and tranquil


RSS 3
Patient responds to commands only


RSS 4
Patient exhibits brisk response to light glabellar tap or loud auditory stimulus


RSS 5
Patient exhibits a sluggish response to light glabellar tap or loud auditory 
stimulus


RSS 6
Patient exhibits no response




Reference


Ramsay MA, Savege TM, Simpson BR, Goodwin R. Controlled sedation with alphaxalone-alphadolone. BMJ. 1974;2:656–659


Evaluating and monitoring analgesia and sedation in the intensive care unitCurtis N Sessler, Mary Jo Grap, and Michael AE Ramsay