Several scores can be used to classify as trauma patient as having major or minor trauma.
Patient selection: trauma patient
Parameters:
(1) Injury Severity Score (ISS)
(2) Revised Trauma Score (RTS)
(3) Need for Trauma Intervention (NFTI)
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Major Trauma
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aOR Complications
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aOR LOS
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aOR Skilled Care
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ISS > 15
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5.9
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2.9
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2.5
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RTS < 7.84
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4.8
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2.4
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2.4
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NFTI positive
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9.4
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3.2
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2.6
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