😴 Ramsay Sedation Scale
UseWhen to use: bedside sedation charting when Ramsay is the local scale.
StrataMatch level to sedation goals; many ICUs prefer RASS for titration language.
LimitsWhen not to use: mixing Ramsay labels with RASS orders. · Pitfall: scoring during NM blockade. · Not a sole intubation order.
SourceRamsay sedation scale (classic ICU sedation score)
This-shift next steps
After scoring: open the scene pack, peer scores, and the matching pathway. Local reference — no HIS write.
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Methodology · worked example, guidelines & full notes
Levels 1–6.
When to use
When to use: bedside sedation charting when Ramsay is the local scale.
How it works
1 agitated → 2 tranquil → 3 commands only → 4–5 glabellar/auditory responses → 6 none.
Key points
- Levels 1–6.
- Classic scale.
- Next: RASS / analgesia plan.
References
- Ramsay sedation scale (classic ICU sedation score)
Worked calculation
The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.
| Observed Ramsay level | 3 — responds to commands only |
|---|
→Ramsay3/6
- Cue：Moderate sedation band — reassess goals of care
| Observed Ramsay level | 1 — anxious, agitated, or restless |
|---|
→Ramsay1/6
- Cue：Light / awake band — often goal for cooperative care
Verification & sources · governance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Does Ramsay Sedation Scale upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
- Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.
- How is Ramsay Sedation Scale calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
- Inputs: Observed Ramsay level 3 — responds to commands only → Result: Ramsay 3 /6（Cue: Moderate sedation band — reassess goals of care） Inputs: Observed Ramsay level 1 — anxious, agitated, or restless → Result: Ramsay 1 /6（Cue: Light / awake band — often goal for cooperative care）