Table 1 Aldrete score criteria for discharge readiness
Category | 2 | 1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|
Respiration | Able to take deep breath and cough | Dyspnea/Shallow Breathing | Apnea |
O2 Saturation | Maintains > 92% on room air | Needs O2 inhalation to maintain O2 saturation > 90% | Saturation < 90% even with supplemental O2 |
Consciousness | Fully awake | Arousable on calling | Not responding |
Circulation | BP ± 20mmHg pre op | BP ± 20-50mmHg pre op | BP ± 50mmHg pre op |
Activity | Able to move 4 extremities voluntarily or on command | Able to move 2 extremities voluntarily or on command | Able to move 0 extremities voluntarily or 2 on command |