Table 1 Scorecard for quality of induction, immobilisation and recovery
Score | Quality | Character |
|---|---|---|
1 | Good | No vocalisation, salivation, compulsive licking or sneezing. No increased attention towards injection site, no involuntary/uncoordinated muscle activity |
2 | Satisfactory | Some vocalisation and/or involuntary/uncoordinated muscle activity, salivation, compulsive licking, sneezing, some discomfort from injection (< 5Â min) |
3 | Unsatisfactory | Violent struggling/no immobilisation effectuated, severe discomfort from injection (increased attention towards injection site > 5 min), excessive salivation, vomiting, compulsive licking, sneezing, involuntary muscle activity |