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Polytrauma Scores — ISS, RTS

ISS: anatomical score using AIS; 1–75; >15 = major trauma. RTS: physiological score (GCS, SBP, RR);

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ISS: anatomical score using AIS; 1–75; >15 = major trauma. RTS: physiological score (GCS, SBP, RR); <4 = poor survival. ISS for research/benchmarking, RTS for triage. Both complementary: anatomy + physiology.
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Question 1

What is the maximum possible score for the Injury Severity Score (ISS)?

Question 2

A patient with an ISS greater than 15 is classified as having:

Question 3

Which of the following parameters is NOT included in the Revised Trauma Score (RTS)?

Question 4

In the calculation of the ISS, how are the scores from different body regions utilized?

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the Revised Trauma Score (RTS)?

Question 6

Which of the following ISS scores indicates severe trauma?

Question 7

How is the RTS calculated?

Question 8

Which classification describes an injury with an AIS score of 6?

Question 9

The ISS is primarily used for which of the following?

Question 10

What is the lowest possible score for the Revised Trauma Score (RTS)?