Ramsay Scale (RS)
LevelResponse
1Anxious and agitated or restless
2Cooperative, orientated and tranquil
3Responds only to commands
4Brisk response to light glabellar touch or loud noise
5Sluggish response to light glabellar touch or loud noise
6No response to light glabellar touch or loud noise
  • Ramsay MA, Savege TM, Simpson BR, Goodwin R. Controlled sedation with alphaxalone-alphadolone. Br Med J. 1974 Jun. 22;2(5920):656-9.