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Comparative evaluation of SBS and RASS for sedation assessment in mechanically ventilated children

  • By

  • Dan Li

  • Shan He

  • Qi Li

  • Jie Shen

  • Ping Tang

  • May 25, 2026

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    The study evaluated the State Behavioral Scale (SBS) and Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) for sedation assessment in mechanically ventilated children.

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    A total of 1,025 children were included, resulting in 13,736 paired observations of SBS and RASS scores.

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    There was a strong positive correlation between RASS and SBS scores (r = 0.857, p < 0.001) indicating good clinical agreement.

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    64.7% of nurses found RASS more convenient and faster, while 54.9% believed it better reflected clinical status compared to SBS.

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    RASS may serve as an efficient alternative for sedation assessment in the PICU, contingent on standardized training and implementation.

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Comparative evaluation of SBS and RASS for sedation assessment in mechanically ventilated children

  • by Dan Li, Shan He, Qi Li, Jie Shen, Ping Tang

  • May 25, 2026

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