Information on the degree of sedation

EquiSed

Numerical scale

Simple descriptive scale

Visual analogue scale

(0 -)

Maximum score on the scale

18

10

3

100 mm

Horses considered not sedated

≤ 7

≤ 4

< 43 mm

Horses considered sedated

≥ 8

≥ 5

≥ 1

≥ 43

Diagnostic uncertainty zone: between 7 and 10