Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (RASS)

Unlike other scales, which focus on just one thing, this scale assesses both sedation and agitation, giving healthcare professionals a more comprehensive range to consider as they examine and treat patients.

The RASS Scale has clear instructions and is easy to accomplish. It shouldn't take you more than ten seconds to assign a score, especially if you have gotten all the information you need based on your observations.

Besides emergency rooms and intensive care units, you can use this scale in any setting where a patient's agitation and sedation may be of concern, like operating rooms!