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Table 1 Numeric scoring system applied to estimate several reflexes

From: Clinicophysiological and hematobiochemical effect of dexmedetomidine or diazepam with ketamine and propofol in total intravenous anesthesia in goats

Clinical parameter

Score

0

1

2

3

Jaw relaxation

Not permitting jaw opening

The animal resists opening and closes its jaw rapidly

The animal has less resistance to opening its jaw and wraps it slowly

There is no resistance and the jaw still opens

Palpebral reflex

Intact and robust (rapid blink)

Intact but weak (slow response)

Intact but very light (slow and occasionally response)

Abolished

Pedal reflex

Intact and powerful (potent withdrawal)

Intact but weak (animal response slowly)

Intact but very light (slow and occasional response)

Abolished completely