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Table 2 The criteria for fasciculation grade

From: Fasciculation differences between ALS and non-ALS patients: an ultrasound study

Fasciculation intensity

Definition

Grade 0

No fasciculation in the area tested

Grade 1

Fasciculation presented at ā‰¤2 sites in the area tested, andā€‰ā‰¤ā€‰3 times in 10ā€‰s at any site.

Grade 2

Fasciculation presented at ā‰¤2 sites in the area tested, andā€‰>ā€‰3 times in 10ā€‰s at least at 1 site.

Grade 3

Fasciculation presented at ā‰„3 sites in the area tested, andā€‰ā‰¤ā€‰3 times in 10ā€‰s at any site.

Grade 4

Fasciculation presented at ā‰„3 sites in the area tested, andā€‰>ā€‰3 times in 10ā€‰s at least at 1 site.