Pulmonary edema
- G1Radiologic findings only; minimal dyspnea on exertion
- G2Moderate dyspnea on exertion; medical intervention indicated; limiting instrumental ADL or mild/moderate impact on age-appropriate normal daily activity (pediatric)
- G3Severe dyspnea or dyspnea at rest; oxygen indicated; limiting self-care ADL or severe impact on age-appropriate normal daily activity (pediatric)
- G4Life-threatening respiratory compromise; urgent intervention or intubation with ventilatory support indicated
- G5Death
Definition and note
DefinitionA disorder characterized by accumulation of fluid in the lung tissues that causes a disturbance of the gas exchange that may lead to respiratory failure.
Navigational noteUnless there is a clear non-cardiac cause, please record this event as Cardiac disorders: Heart failure. Record final diagnosis/cause once determined.
MedDRA code (LLT): 10037375 · CTCAE v6.0 (NCI), original English text.