Table 1. Criteria for Grading Severity of Nausea and Vomitinga
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
aAdapted from Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program.[10]
Nausea
Loss of appetite without alteration in eating habits
Oral intake decreased without significant weight loss, dehydration or malnutrition; IV fluids indicated <24 h
Inadequate oral caloric or fluid intake; IV fluids, tube feedings, or TPN indicated ≥24 h
Life-threatening consequences
Death
Vomiting
1 episode in 24 h
2–5 episodes in 24 h; IV fluids indicated <24 h
≥6 episodes in 24 h; IV fluids, or TPN indicated ≥24 h
Life-threatening consequences
Death
References
Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program.: Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, Version 3.0. Bethesda, Md: National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis, 2006. Available online. Last accessed October 5, 2009.
