What is the Standard Sedation Scale?
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In adult intensive care units, over one-third of mechanically ventilated patients may experience over-sedation during the first 48 hours, demonstrating a critical need for accurate assessment tools. A standardized sedation scale, most prominently the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS), is the fundamental tool healthcare providers use to objectively evaluate a patient's level of consciousness and agitation.
