Ramsay Sedation Scale

The Ramsay Sedation Scale is a tool healthcare providers use to measure how sedated a patient is. It ranges from 1 to 6: 1 means the patient is alert and calm, while 6 indicates they are unresponsive and not reacting to stimuli. The scale helps clinicians assess how deeply sedated a patient is during medical procedures or recovery, ensuring they are neither too alert nor overly sedated, which promotes safety and effective patient care.