Table 1.

Karnofsky Performance Status.⁴⁸

Score: Description
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 signs or symptoms of disease.
70%: Cares for self; unable to carry on normal activity or to do active work.
60%: Requires occasional assistance, but is able to care for most of his personal needs.
50%: Requires considerable assistance and frequent medical care.
40%: Disabled; requires special care and assistance.
30%: Severely disabled; hospital admission is indicated although death not imminent
20%: Very sick; hospital admission necessary; active supportive treatment necessary.
10%: Moribund; fatal processes progressing rapidly.
0%: Dead.