Systems for assessing, classifying, and coding injuries. These systems are used in medical records, surveillance systems, and state and national registries to aid in the collection and reporting of trauma.
Severity of Illness Index
Levels within a diagnostic group which are established by various measurement criteria applied to the seriousness of a patient's disorder.
Trauma Centers
Specialized hospital facilities which provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for trauma patients.
Multiple Trauma
Multiple physical insults or injuries occurring simultaneously.