Cardiovascular and Pulmonary: Edema Grading Scale

Question 1

1+

Answer 1

• Mild, barely perceptible indentation of less than 1/4 inch

Question 2

2+

Answer 2

• Moderate, easily identifiable indentation
• Rebound within 15 seconds
• 1/4 to 1/2 inch pitting

Question 3

3+

Answer 3

• Severe indentation
• Takes 15-30 seconds to rebound
• 1/2 to 1 inch pitting

Question 4

4+

Answer 4

• Very severe indentation
• Takes greater than 30 seconds to rebound
• Greater than one inch pitting