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Table 3 Factors associated with severe injury (ISS > 15) for field triage decision

From: Accuracy and influencing factors of the Field Triage Decision Scheme for adult trauma patients at a level-1 trauma center in Korea

 

ISS > 15

OR

95% CI

p

Altered mental status

5.135

3.974–6.635

 < 0.001

SBP < 90 mmHg

2.107

1.380–3.218

0.001

Penetrating torso injuries

0.791

0.451–1.390

0.416

Chest wall deformity

20.116

2.464–164.208

0.005

Two or more proximal long bone fractures

2.419

1.277–4.582

0.007

Crushed, degloved, mangled extremities

0.560

0.276–1.138

0.109

Amputation of proximal to wrist or ankle

3.823

1.544–9.466

0.004

Pelvic bone fracture

2.780

1.208–5.943

0.015

Open, depressed skull fractures

1.450

0.540–3.897

0.461

Paralysis

5.463

2.372–12.584

 < 0.001

Fall from height

5.280

3.493–7.981

 < 0.001

High-risk auto crush

2.009

1.526–2.644

 < 0.001

Auto vs. bicycle/pedestrian crush

1.689

1.246–2.289

0.001

High-speed auto bicycle crush

2.002

1.390–2.884

 < 0.001

  1. OR odds ratio, CI confidence interval, ISS Injury Severity Score, SBP systolic blood pressure