Table 2: Preoperative Behavior Scales

1-Readily accept
2-Dislike, but accept
3-Held down/forced to accept
4-Refuses to open mouth after tasting


A) Drug acceptance score

Success1-Excellent: happily separated
2-Good: separated without crying
Un successful3-Fair: separated with crying
4-Poor: need for restraint


B) Parent Separation Score

Score 1- Cooperative
Score 2- Mildly resistant
Score 3- Resistant to face mask placement


C) Cooperation Score at induction

Score 1 Barely arousable (full sleep)
Score 2 Eyes closed (Light sleep)
Score 3 Eyes opened but looks drowsy
Score 4 Awake
Score 5 Agitated


D) Level of sedation on five point scale