Table 1.
Grade | Reaction |
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1 | Transient erythema or rash fever <38C; intervention not indicated |
2 | Intervention or interruption of the infusion are indicated; respons quickly to symptomatic treatment (e.g.: antihistamines, NSAID’s, opioids, etc.); prophylactic drugs indicated <24 h |
3 | Extended (e.g., do not respond quicly to symptomatic medication andor a brief interruption of the infusion); recurrence of symptons after initial improvement; hospitalization indicated by clinical sequelae (e.g., renal failure, pulmonary infiltrates) |
4 | Life threatening episodes: urgent intervention indicated |
5 | Death |
Source: Barba et al.14.