Table 1 Aldrete’s Modified Phase I Post Anesthesia Recovery Score

Neurologic

• Fully awake, able to answer questions

• Able to move four extremities voluntarily or on command

Respiratory

• Breathing deeply and coughing freely

• Able to maintain oxygen saturation > 92% on room air

Cardiovascular

• Blood pressure and heart rate within 20% of pre-anesthetic/sedation level