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Table 1 The Aldrete Score

From: Anaesthesiological strategies in elective craniotomy: randomized, equivalence, open trial – The NeuroMorfeo trial

ACTIVITY

2 = Able to move spontaneously or on command 4 extremities

 

1 = Able to move voluntarily or on command 2 extremities

 

0 = Unable to move any extremities

RESPIRATION

2 = Able to deep breath and cough freely

 

1 = Dyspnea, shallow or limited breathing

 

0 = Apneic

CIRCULATION

2 = BP + 20 mmHg of pre-sedation level

 

1 = BP + 20–50 mmHg of pre-sedation level

 

0 = BP + 50 mmHg of pre-sedation level

CONSCIOUSNESS

2 = Fully awake

 

1 = Arousable on calling

 

0 = Not responding

SKIN COLOR

2 = Normal

 

1 = Pale, dusky, blotchy, jaundiced, other

 

0 = Cyanotic