A0116 - Sedation Assessment Tool

Question 1

According to the SAT CPG:

What is a SAT score of -3

A0116 - Sedation Assessment Tool

Answer 1

Responsiveness: No response to stimulation
Speech: Nil

Question 2

According to the SAT CPG:

What is a SAT score of -2

A0116 - Sedation Assessment Tool

Answer 2

Responsiveness: Responds to physical stimulation
Speech: Few recognisable words

Question 3

According to the SAT CPG:

What is a SAT score of -1

A0116 - Sedation Assessment Tool

Answer 3

Responsiveness: Asleep but rouses if name is called
Speech: Slurring or prominent slowing

Question 4

According to the SAT CPG:

What is a SAT score of 0

A0116 - Sedation Assessment Tool

Answer 4

Responsiveness: Awake and calm / cooperative
Speech: Speaks normally

Question 5

According to the SAT CPG:

What is a SAT score of +1

A0116 - Sedation Assessment Tool

Answer 5

Responsiveness: Anxious / Restless
Speech: Normal / talkative

Question 6

According to the SAT CPG:

What is a SAT score of +2

A0116 - Sedation Assessment Tool

Answer 6

Responsiveness: Very anxious & agitated
Speech: Loud outbursts

Question 7

According to the SAT CPG:

What is a SAT score of +3

A0116 - Sedation Assessment Tool

Answer 7

Responsiveness: Combative, violent out of control
Speech: Continual loud outbursts

Question 8

What is Kate’s recommendation for associating SAT scores with drug selection?

A0116 - Sedation Assessment Tool

Answer 8

SAT +3 - Ketamine
SAT +2 - Droperidol
Sat +1 - Olanzapine

Midazolam only when unable to give ketamine