Aldrete Postanesthesia Recovery Score
Assesses recovery after anesthesia across five domains, scored 0 to 10.
When to use
Serial assessment of recovery in the postanesthesia care unit.
Pearls and pitfalls
- The original score uses skin color; the modified version shown here uses oxygen saturation.
- A total of 9 or more is the classic discharge criterion but does not replace global assessment.
- Blood pressure, respiration and consciousness should be compared with the patient baseline.
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Formula
Sum five domains, each scored 0 to 2, for a total of 0 to 10.
Evidence
Postanesthesia recovery score proposed by Aldrete and Kroulik and later modified to include oximetry.
References
- Aldrete JA, Kroulik D. A postanesthetic recovery score. Anesth Analg. 1970;49(6):924-934. doi:10.1213/00000539-197011000-00020
- Aldrete JA. The post-anesthesia recovery score revisited. J Clin Anesth. 1995;7(1):89-91. doi:10.1016/0952-8180(94)00001-K
Frequently asked questions
What is Aldrete Postanesthesia Recovery Score?
Assesses recovery after anesthesia across five domains, scored 0 to 10. Serial assessment of recovery in the postanesthesia care unit.
How is the result calculated?
Sum five domains, each scored 0 to 2, for a total of 0 to 10.
How should the result be interpreted?
Postanesthesia recovery score proposed by Aldrete and Kroulik and later modified to include oximetry.
What are the sources?
Aldrete JA, Kroulik D. A postanesthetic recovery score. Anesth Analg. 1970;49(6):924-934. Aldrete JA. The post-anesthesia recovery score revisited. J Clin Anesth. 1995;7(1):89-91.