Pediatric Trauma Score

Reference

Components	+2	+1	-1
Weight	> 20 kg (44 lbs.)	10-20 kg (22-44 lbs.)	< 10 kg (22 lbs.)
Airway	Patent¹	Maintainable²	Unmaintainable³
Systolic B/P	> 90 mm Hg	50-90 mm Hg	< 50 mm Hg
Pulses	Radial	Carotid	Nonpalpable
CNS	Awake	+ LOC¤	Unresponsive
Fractures	None	Closed or suspected	Multiple closed or open
Wounds	None	Minor*	Major, penetrating or burnsª
Total Score			-6 to 12, decreases with severity of condition

9-12 - Minor trauma

6-8 - Potentially life threatening

0-5 - Life threatening

< 0 - Usually fatal

¹ No assistance required.

² Protected by patient, but requires continuous monitoring for changes, may require positioning.

³ Requires airway adjuncts NPA, OPA and ET or suctioning.

¤ Responds to voice, pain, or temporary loss of consciousness noted.

* Abrasions, minor lacerations, burns < 10% and not involving hands, face, feet, or genitalia.

ª Penetrating, major avulsions, lacerations, burns > 10% or involving hands, face, feet of genitalia.