Measuring trauma severity using the 1998 and 2005 revisions of the Abbreviated Injury Scale

Lopes, Maria Carolina Barbosa Teixeira; Whitaker, Iveth Yamaguchi

doi:10.1590/s0080-623420140000400010

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“…The site and severity of each injury were identified according to the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS, 2005 version). 5,6 The injured sites were categorized based on the body region affected (head, neck, face, chest, abdomen, spine, upper limbs, lower limbs and pelvis, body surface, or other). The severity index ranges from 1 to 6, with 1 being a minor injury and 6 being maximal.…”

Section: Trauma Scoring Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Injury Patterns and Outcomes of Victims After the 2016 Jiangsu Tornado in China: A Retrospective Analysis of Injuries Treated at a Teaching Hospital

Hou

et al. 2019

Disaster med. public health prep.

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Objective:The aim of this study is to characterize the injury profiles and outcomes of victims of a tornado in Jiangsu Province, China.Methods:This study retrospectively investigated the clinical records of 144 patients treated at a teaching hospital due to a tornado. Each patient’s demographic data, diagnosis, injury types, causes of injury, infection status, and outcomes were all reviewed.Results:Of the 144 patients, 64 (44.4%) were male, and 80 (55.6%) were female. The patients’ ages ranged from 2 months to 94 years; 91 (63.19%) were admitted within the first 12 h after the disaster. The most frequently injured sites were the body surfaces (24.48%), followed by the limbs and pelvis (21.79%) and chest (20.3%). Soft-tissue injuries and fractures were the most frequent injuries. Traumatic brain injuries were the main causes of death. Tornado-related injuries were primarily caused by flying/falling bricks, wood, and glass. Twenty-three (15.9%) patients suffered from infections, which consisted mainly of skin/soft tissue infections and pneumonia.Conclusions:Destructive tornadoes often cause heavy casualties with little warning. Medical aid agencies must be prepared to accommodate the massive numbers of injured patients after a catastrophe. Proper triage and prompt treatment of injured victims may decrease mortality. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2019;xx:xxx-xxx).

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Section: Trauma Scoring Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Injury Patterns and Outcomes of Victims After the 2016 Jiangsu Tornado in China: A Retrospective Analysis of Injuries Treated at a Teaching Hospital

Hou

et al. 2019

Disaster med. public health prep.

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“…All injuries were coded by trained professionals using the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS-2005), a validated diagnosis classification of injuries. 15,16 The protocol was approved by the Research Ethics Review Board of the CHU de Québec and the ethics boards at each of the participating hospitals. Written or verbal consent was obtained for all participants.…”

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Comparison of functional outcomes in elderly who have sustained a minor trauma with or without head injury: a prospective multicenter cohort study

Brousseau

Émond

Sirois

et al. 2016

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Objectives: The consequences of minor trauma involving a head injury (MT-HI) in independent older adults are largely unknown. This study assessed the impact of a head injury on the functional outcomes six months post-injury in older adults who sustained a minor trauma. Methods: This multicenter prospective cohort study in eight sites included patients who were aged 65 years or older, previously independent, presenting to the emergency department (ED) for a minor trauma, and discharged within 48 hours. To assess the functional decline, we used a validated test: the Older Americans' Resources and Services Scale. The cognitive function of study patients was also evaluated. Finally, we explored the influence of a concomitant injury on the functional decline in the MT-HI group. Results: All 926 eligible patients were included in the analyses: 344 MT-HI patients and 582 minor trauma without head injury. After six months, the functional decline was similar in both groups: 10.8% and 11.9%, respectively (RR = 0.79 [95% CI: 0.55-1.14]). The proportion of patients with mild cognitive disabilities was also similar: 21.7% and 22.8%, respectively (RR = 0.91 [95% CI: 0.71-1.18]). Furthermore, for the group of patients with a MT-HI, the functional outcome was not statistically different with or without the presence of a co-injury (RR = 1.35 [95% CI: 0.71-2.59]). Conclusion:This study did not demonstrate that the occurrence of a MT-HI is associated with a worse functional or cognitive prognosis than other minor injuries without a head injury in an elderly population, six months after injury. RÉSUMÉObjectifs : Les conséquences d'un traumatisme mineur impliquant une blessure à la tête dans la population gériatrique autonome sont largement inconnues. Cette étude en a évalué l'impact en termes de conséquences fonctionnelles six mois après le trauma. Méthodes : Pour être inclus dans cette cohorte prospective multicentrique de huit sites différents, les patients devaient : être âgés de 65 ans ou plus, être autonomes avant la blessure, avoir consulté au département d'urgence pour un traumatisme mineur et avoir été libérés de l'hôpital dans les 48 heures. Pour évaluer le déclin fonctionnel, un test validé a été utilisé : l'échelle Older Americans' Resources and Services. La fonction cognitive a également été mesurée. Finalement, nous avons exploré l'influence d'une blessure concomitante sur le déclin fonctionnel dans le groupe de patients ayant subi un trauma mineur à la tête. Résultats : Les 926 patients éligibles ont été inclus dans les analyses: 344 patients avec trauma à la tête et 582 traumas mineurs sans trauma à la tête. Après six mois, le déclin fonctionnel était similaire dans les deux groupes, 10,8% et 11,9% respectivement (RR = 0,79 [IC 95%: 0,55 à 1,14]). Conclusion : Dans une population âgée autonome, la survenue d'un traumatisme à la tête ne semble pas être associée à un moins bon pronostic fonctionnel ou cognitif six mois plus tard, comparativement aux traumas mineurs sans blessure à la tête.

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“…However, the assessment of motor vehicle injuries relies mainly on the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS). 16 AIS is the first broadly implemented injury severity scale used in practice and is primarily an anatomical measure of injury severity. It classifies severity on the basis of the region of the body injured and the degree of the injury in that particular body region.…”

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Biopsychosocial factors associated with non-recovery after a minor transport-related injury: protocol for a systematic review

et al. 2017

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IntroductionGlobally, road transport accidents contribute substantially to the number of deaths and also to the burden of disability. Up to 50 million people suffer a transport-related non-fatal injury each year, which often leads to long-term disability. It has been shown that substantial number of people with minor injuries struggle to recover and the reasons are still not well explored.Despite the high prevalence, little is known about the factors hindering recovery following minor traffic-related injuries. The aim of this paper is to present a protocol for the systematic review aiming to understand biopsychosocial factors related to non-recovery and identify current gaps in the literature.Methods and analysisThe review will be conducted in compliance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Protocol guidelines. A search of the electronic databases, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled trials, will be undertaken, in addition to Google Scholar and grey literature to identify studies in period from 2006 to 2016. Quantitative and qualitative research articles describing and identifying biopsychosocial factors associated with non-recovery and health outcomes such as pain, disability, functional recovery, health-related quality of life, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and return to work will be included. A conceptual framework developed to identify biopsychosocial factors will be applied to assure defined criterion.At present, there is little anticipation for meta-analyses due to the heterogeneity of factors and outcomes assessed. Therefore, a narrative synthesis based on study findings will be conducted.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval is not required as primary data will not be collected. Review results will be published as a part of thesis, peer-reviewed journal and conferences.Trialregistration numberPROSPEROregistration number: CRD42016052276.

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Measuring trauma severity using the 1998 and 2005 revisions of the Abbreviated Injury Scale

Cited by 7 publications

References 18 publications

Injury Patterns and Outcomes of Victims After the 2016 Jiangsu Tornado in China: A Retrospective Analysis of Injuries Treated at a Teaching Hospital

Injury Patterns and Outcomes of Victims After the 2016 Jiangsu Tornado in China: A Retrospective Analysis of Injuries Treated at a Teaching Hospital

Comparison of functional outcomes in elderly who have sustained a minor trauma with or without head injury: a prospective multicenter cohort study

Biopsychosocial factors associated with non-recovery after a minor transport-related injury: protocol for a systematic review

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