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Modified Rankin Scale Outcome grading scale often used for following CVA or SAH. |
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| 0 | No symptoms at all. | |
| 1 | No significant disability despite symptoms; able to carry out all usual duties and activities. | |
| 2 | Slight disability; unable to carry out all previous activities, but able to look after own affairs without assistance. | |
| 3 | Moderate disability; requiring some help, but able to walk without assistance. | |
| 4 | Moderately severe disability; unable to walk without assistance and unable to attend to own bodily needs without assistance. | |
| 5 | Severe disability; bedridden, incontinent and requiring constant nursing care and attention. | |
| 6 | Dead. | |
Reference
Rankin J. “Cerebral vascular accidents in patients over the age of 60.” Scott Med J 1957;2:200-15.
Bonita R, Beaglehole R. “Modification of Rankin Scale: Recovery of motor function after stroke.” Stroke 1988 Dec;19(12):1497-1500.
