Immunotherapy Safety for the Primary Care ... - U.S. Coast Guard

Anaphylaxis Grading Scale I
• Severe Anaphylaxis (likely to progress to
hypotension/hypoxia)
– Confusion, fainting, unconsciousness, incontinence
• Moderate Anaphylaxis (weakly associated with
hypotension/hypoxia)
– Diaphoresis, vomiting, lightheadedness, dyspnea, stridor,
wheezing, throat/chest tightness, nausea, abdominal pain
• Mild Anaphylaxis (not associated with
hypotension/hypoxia)
– Flushing, urticaria, erythema, angioedema (reactions
limited to the skin alone)