Table 3 Aldrete and Kroulik modified post-anaesthetic recovery score. A total score >8 indicates recovery from anaesthetic

Consciousness

Fully awake and oriented (name, place, date)

2

Awake when called

1

Not responding

0

Activity

Moves all four extremities on command

2

Moves two extremities

1

Unable to move extremities

0

Respiration

Breathes deeply and coughs freely

2

Dyspnoea, limited breathing, or tachypnoea

1

Apnoeic

0

Circulation

BP ±20% of pre-anaesthetic level

2

BP ±20%–50% of pre-anaesthetic level

1

BP ±50% of pre-anaesthetic level

0

Peripheral oxygen saturation

>92% on room air

2

>92% with oxygen

1

<92% with oxygen

0