Research Article

Administration of FTY720 during Tourniquet-Induced Limb Ischemia Reperfusion Injury Attenuates Systemic Inflammation

Table 2

Grading scheme for pulmonary perivascular edema.

SeverityExtent of edemaGradeQuantifiable finding

NormalNone0None
MinimalVery small amount1Up to 2 times the average width of the arterial wall
MildSmall amount23 to 5 times the average width of the arterial wall
ModerateModerate amount36 to 7 times the average width of the arterial wall
MarkedLarge amount48 to 10 times the average width of the arterial wall
SevereVery large amount5>10 times the average width of the arterial wall