Karnofsky score

Karnofsky score

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 100 Normal, no complaints or evidence of disease
 90 Able to perform normal activity; minor signs and symptoms of disease
 80 Able to perform normal activity with effort; some signs and symptoms of disease
 70 Cares for self, unable to perform normal activity or to do active work
 60 Requires occasional assistance but is able to care for most of own needs
 50 Requires considerable assistance and frequent medical care
 40 Requires special care and assistance; disabled
 30 Hospitalization indicated, although death not imminent; severely disabled
 20 Hospitalization necessary; active supportive treatment required, very sick
 10 Fatal processes progressing rapidly; moribund
 0 Dead