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