Table 1 Aldrete score

Respiration

2

1

0

Able to keep deep breath and cough

Dyspnea/shallow breathing

Apnea

O₂saturation

2

1

0

Maintains > 92% on room air

Needs oxygen inhalation to maintain O₂ saturation > 90%

Saturation < 90% even with supplemental O₂

Consciousness

2

1

0

Fully awake

Arousable on calling

Not responding

Circulation

2

1

0

BP ± 20 mmHg preoperative

BP ± (20–50) mmHg preoperative

BP ± 50 mmHg preoperative

Activity

2

1

0

Able to move 4 extremities voluntary or on command

Able to move 2 extremities voluntary or on command

Able to move 0 extremities voluntary or on command