Assesses level of sedation and agitation in ICU patients using the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale from -5 (unarousable) to +4 (combative), with target RASS range for different patient categories and sedation protocol titration.
BMI is a screening measure of body size, not a direct measure of body fat. The standard WHO categories are underweight (<18.5), normal (18.5–24.9), overweight (25–29.9), and obese (≥30).
BMI can overestimate body fat in athletes with high muscle mass and underestimate it in older adults with low muscle mass. Interpret it alongside waist circumference and clinical context rather than as a standalone diagnosis.
Assesses level of sedation and agitation in ICU patients using the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale from -5 (unarousable) to +4 (combative), with target RASS range for different patient categories and sedation protocol titration
Each component has a specific meaning:
Note: Interpret the rass score result against the clinical thresholds and context described above.
Enter the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale from -5 for the patient or scenario you are assessing. Assesses level of sedation and agitation in ICU patients using the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale from -5 (unarousable) to +4 (combative), with target RASS range for different patient categories and sedation protocol titration. Use the rass score result to inform your clinical assessment.