Table 2 NCI Common toxicity criteria (CTC) scale, version 3.0 of diarrhoea
Diarrhoea grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Increase of <4 stools per day over baseline; mild increase in ostomy output | Increase of 4 – 6 stools per day over baseline; IV fluids indicated <24 hours; moderate increase in ostomy output compared to baseline; not interfering with ADL* | Increase of ≥7 stools per day over baseline; incontinence; IV fluids ≥24 hours; hospitalization; severe increase in ostomy output compared to baseline; interfering with ADL | Life-threatening consequences (e.g. hemodynamic collapse) | Death |
Compared to baseline |