Sedation-Agitation Score

Cannot be awakened. No or minimal response to noxious stimuli

Very sedated. Responds to stimuli but cannot follow commands

Sedated. Difficult to arouse but can follow simple commands

Calm and cooperative. Follows commands

Agitated. Attempts to sit up but calms down with verbal instructions

Very agitated. Cannot be calmed, requires restraints, bites endotracheal tube

Dangerously agitated. Pulls on endotracheal tube, attacks staff, climbs over bed rails