Table 5

Severity ratings for ITB-related adverse events

Severity
MildAwareness of signs or symptoms
Observation but intervention is not indicated; signs and symptoms are transient
ModerateEvents introduce a low level of inconvenience and may interfere with daily activities
Simple therapeutic measures are indicated
SevereEvents interrupt the patient’s normal daily activities
Systemic drug therapy or other treatment; they usually require admission to hospital.
  • ITB, intrathecal baclofen.