Table 5 Rehabilitation triage schedule

0

No dyspnea at usual activity, performed at normal speed, or dyspnea only at extraordinary activity

1x

Dyspnea at harder activity without pauses (climbing > 3 flights of stairs)

>350 m

Independent

2x

Dyspnea at moderate activity with occasional pauses (walking slightly uphill and climbing <3 flights of stairs

350–300 m

Minimal assistance needed

3x

Dyspnea at mild activity and light exercise with many pauses (walking, washing, standing up)

300–250 m

Moderate assistance needed

4x

Dyspnea at rest, sitting, or lying down

<250 m

Totally dependent