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Table 2 Diarrhea grading criteria

From: Efficacy and safety of Shengjiang Xiexin decoction in prophylaxis of chemotherapy-related diarrhea in small cell lung cancer patients: study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial

Grade of diarrhea

Definition

Grade 1

Increase of < 4 stools per day from baseline; mild increase in ostomy output compared to baseline

Grade 2

Increase of 4–6 stools per day from baseline; moderate increase in ostomy output compared to baseline; limiting instrumental ADL

Grade 3

Increase of ≥ 7 stools per day from baseline; hospitalization indicated; severe increase in ostomy output compared to baseline; limited self-care in ADL

Grade 4

Life-threatening consequences; urgent intervention indicated

Grade 5

Death

  1. ADL activities of daily living
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