GRADE 2 REACTION

This patient is experiencing Grade 2 CRS reaction. Symptoms must treated promptly to prevent progression to GRADE 3.

Management plan:

Check vital signs frequently

Treat fever with antipyretics

Consider blood culture and systemic antibiotic

If hypotensive, treat with IV fluids or 1 low dose vasopressor

Provide O2 support with low-flow nasal cannula (<6L/minute)

Discuss if Tocilizumab is required

If more than 1 vasopressor is needed, symptoms has progressed. Proceed to GRADE 3 Reaction. Click here

(Lee et al., 2019; Neelapu et al., 2018; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc., 2018)