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Karnofsky performance scale

Introduction

Overview

Overview

The Karnofsky Performance Scale is usually used to assess terminally ill patients. [1] [2]

Karnofsky Performance Scale

Karnofsky Performance Scale

Description Percent (%)
Normal, no complaints, no evidence of disease 100
Able to carry on normal activity; minor signs and symptoms of disease 90
Normal activity with effort; some signs and symptoms of disease 80
Cares for self; unable to carry on normal activity or do work 70
Requires occasional assistance, but is able to care for most personal needs 60
Required considerable assistance and frequent medical care 50
Disabled; requires special care and assistance 40
Severely disabled; hospitalization indicated although death not imminent 30
Very sick; hospitalization necessary; requires active support treatment 20
Moribund; fatal processes progressing rapidly 10
Dead 0
References

References

  1. ↑ Sailer, Christian, Wasner, Susanne. Differential Diagnosis Pocket. Hermosa Beach, CA: Borm Bruckmeir Publishing LLC, 2002:77 ISBN 1591032016
  2. ↑ Kahan, Scott, Smith, Ellen G. In A Page: Signs and Symptoms. Malden, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing, 2004:68 ISBN 140510368X


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