Table 1 Bedside shivering assessment scale [21]
Score | Type of shivering | Location |
|---|---|---|
0 | None | No shivering is detected on palpation of the masseter, neck, or chest muscle |
1 | Mild | Shivering localised to the neck or thorax only |
2 | Moderate | Shivering involves gross movement of the upper extremities (in addition to neck and thorax) |
3 | Severe | Shivering involves gross movements of the trunk and upper and lower extremities |