| Grading | Quantity of exudate | Type of exudate | Peripheral swelling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apparently dry wound | Dry cast | No swelling |
| 2 | Wound is moist but no oozing on pressing | Slight | Slight |
| 3 | Wound is moist and there is slight oozing on pressing | Fibrinious | Moderate |
| 4 | Exudate is evident and slight pressing leads to excessive exudation | Purulent | Marked |
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