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