Functional Classification of Ross et al for Pediatric Heart Failure

Ross et al reported a classification system for pediatric patients with heart failure.

Patient selection: pediatric patient with heart failure

Findings:

(1) tachypnea

(2) diaphoresis

(3) retractions

(4) grunting

(5) other limitations

Infant

Grade	Findings
I	none
II	mild with feedings, no growth failure
III	marked with feedings; prolonged feeding times; growth failure
IV	symptomatic at rest

Older Children

Grade	Findings
I	none
II	mild with exertion, no growth failure
III	marked with exertion; growth failure
IV	symptomatic at rest

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