ASE Pictures

The Attention Screening Exam (ASE) is used to asses for CAM-ICU Feature 2: Inattention. The ASE includes a visual component and an auditory component. Either test can be used to test for attention. The ASE-auditory is
the “Vigilance A” test which is explained in the training manual. The ASE-visual consists of a picture packet. Although these pictures are also available in the training manual, we have created a PowerPoint file to make it easier to reproduce the picture packet. Below is a link to the PowerPoint files.
There are two sets of ASE picture packets (Set A and Set B), however, only one packet is needed per assessment. If repeat measures are taken, alternate daily between Set A and Set B.

Directions for printing the ASE picture Packets:
1. Print the Power point file one slide per page.
2. Size these to no smaller than 5X7.
3. Laminate with matte lamination (to avoid glare).
4. Punch a hole in the upper left hand corner of each card.
5. Place a ring in the holes to hold the packet together.

Note: The PowerPoint file has a white background for all the pictures and a colored (yellow, red or green) for the instructional pages. We have found it very helpful to use these colored backgrounds. The colors were specifically designed to help the rater know where to start the first step (green = go) and when to stop for the second step (red = stop and read instructions). In addition, it is important to have the white cards copied onto natural white paper (bright white is harder for elderly eyes to read).

Contact us with any questions: delirium@Vanderbilt.edu