Scales in tumor neurosurgery

Question 1

Important stages of Karnofsky performance scale to remember

Answer 1

80-100 - able to carry on normal activity and to work. No special care needed.
50-70 - Unable to work, able to live at home and care for most personal needs; varying amount of assistance needed.
0-40 - Unable to care for self, requires equivalent of institutional or hospital care; disease may be progressing rapidly.