Table 1 Severity grading scale for symptom reporting
Systemic (General) | Mild (Grade 1) | Moderate (Grade 2) | Severe (Grade 3) | Potentially life threatening (Grade 4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nausea/ vomiting | No interference with activity or 1 – 2 episodes/24 h | Some interference with activity or > 2 episodes/24 h | Prevents daily activity, requires outpatient IV hydration | Emergency department visit or hospitalisation for hypotensive shock |
Diarrhoea | 2 – 3 loose stools or < 400 g/24 h | 4 – 5 stools or 400 – 800 g/24 hours | 6 or more watery stools or > 800 g/24 h or requires outpatient IV hydration | Emergency department visit or hospitalisation |
Other illness e.g. anorexia, abdominal pain, dizziness | No interference with activity | Some interference with activity not requiring medical intervention | Prevents daily activity and requires medical intervention | Emergency department visit or hospitalisation |