ISS alone, is not sufficient to correctly assign patients post hoc to trauma team requirement.
Christian WaydhasDan BielerUwe HamsenMarkus BaackeRolf Leferingnull nullPublished in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2020)
Defining the true requirement of trauma team activation post hoc by using ISS ≥ 16 alone does miss a considerable number of subjects who require life-saving interventions or present with abnormal vital functions. Therefore, life-saving interventions and abnormal vital functions should be included in the definitions for trauma team requirement. Further studies have to evaluate, which life-saving procedures and abnormal vital functions are most relevant.