What is a typical sedation target (RASS) during mobilization?

What is a typical sedation target (RASS) during mobilization?

• A. RASS -4 to -5 (deep sedation)
• B. RASS -1 to 0 (light sedation)
• C. RASS +2 to +3 (agitated)
• D. RASS +1 to +2 (restless)

Answer: (B)

During mobilization, the aim is to keep the patient in light sedation so they can actively participate and tolerate therapy. On the RASS scale, this corresponds to about -1 to 0: the patient is drowsy but arousable or fully alert and calm. This balance allows following simple commands, cooperating with PT/OT, and maintaining airway protection while keeping breathing and circulation stable. Deeper sedation (-3 to -5) makes participation impossible and increases risks like delirium and longer ventilation. Agitation or restlessness (+1 to +2) or higher (+3 to +4) can make mobilization unsafe. So, targeting -1 to 0 provides the best combination of readiness to participate and safety during activity.

During mobilization, the aim is to keep the patient in light sedation so they can actively participate and tolerate therapy. On the RASS scale, this corresponds to about -1 to 0: the patient is drowsy but arousable or fully alert and calm. This balance allows following simple commands, cooperating with PT/OT, and maintaining airway protection while keeping breathing and circulation stable. Deeper sedation (-3 to -5) makes participation impossible and increases risks like delirium and longer ventilation. Agitation or restlessness (+1 to +2) or higher (+3 to +4) can make mobilization unsafe. So, targeting -1 to 0 provides the best combination of readiness to participate and safety during activity.