TABLE 2.
Clinical scoring scheme for endoscopic evaluation
| Score | Amt of secretion | Quality of secretion | Color of mucosa | Vascular injection | Mucosal swelling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | None | None | Light pink | Low-medium | None, carina not swollen, symmetrical |
| 1 | Low | Serous | Hyperemic | High | Deformed bronchial lumen or swollen carina or deformed bronchial subdivisions |
| 2 | Medium | Mucous | Deformed bronchial lumen and swollen carina or deformed bronchial subdivisions | ||
| 3 | High | Purulent or bloody |