Table 4 Score system to predict loss of independence
From: Predicting loss of independence among geriatric patients following gastrointestinal surgery
Factor | Description | Score |
|---|---|---|
Age in years | 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 > = 85 | 0 2 3 3 4 |
Preoperative use of a mobility aid | No Yes | 0 2 |
American Society of Anesthesiologists class | 1 or 2 3 4 or 5 | 0 2 3 |
Albumin (g/dL) | > 3.4 < 3.4 | 0 2 |
Surgery status | Elective Non-elective | 0 3 |
Race | Other than Black or African American Black or African American | 0 2 |