SBS (State Behavioral Scale, pediatric ICU)
State Behavioral Scale (Curley 2006): a single level -3 (unresponsive) to +2 (agitated); -1 and 0 are the target band, -2/-3 are deeper than target, +1/+2 are inadequate sedation / distress.
Open the calculator → Runs in your browser. Data leaves only if you deliberately send a problem report from the interactive tool.
Example
- SBS level
- 0
Result: SBS 0 (awake and able to calm): target sedation per Curley 2006.
The tool opens with these values already filled in. Replace them with your own.
What the result means
- -3 / -2
- Deeper than target sedation - consider lightening.
- -1 / 0
- Target sedation in most PICU protocols.
- +1 / +2
- Inadequate sedation or active distress - assess pain and sedation needs.
What you enter
- SBS level (-3 to +2)
How this is calculated
Curley MAQ, Harris SK, Fraser KA, Johnson RA, Arnold JH. State Behavioral Scale (SBS): a sedation assessment instrument for infants and young children supported on mechanical ventilation. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2006;7(2):107-114. Read the source ↗
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