Level | Description | Scale | No.* | (%) |
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1 | An ADR occurs but requires no change in treatment with the suspected drug. | Mild | 7 | 6.8 |
2 | The ADR requires that the suspected drug be withheld, discontinued or otherwise changed. No changed antidote or other treatment is required, and there is no increase in length of stay. | Mild | 21 | 20.4 |
3 | The ADR requires that the suspected drug be withheld, discontinued or otherwise changed, and/or an antidote or other treatment is required, and there is no increase in length of stay. | Moderate | 31 | 30.1 |
4 | a) Any level 3 ADR that increases length of stay by at least one day, or (b) The ADR is the reason for admission | Moderate | 30 | 29.1 |
5 | Any level 4 ADR that requires intensive medical care. | Severe | 13 | 12.6 |
6 | The adverse reaction causes permanent harm to the patient. | Severe | 0 | 0 |
7a | The adverse reaction indirectly linked to the death of patient. | Severe | 1 | 1.0 |
7b | The adverse reaction directly linked to the death of patient. | Severe | 0 | 0 |