Injury Severity Score
The Injury Severity Score (ISS) is a medical scale used to assess the overall severity of injuries in trauma patients. It combines the highest injury scores from different body regions to give a total score, ranging from 0 (no injury) to 75 (extremely severe injuries). Each body region—head, chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities—is rated based on the worst injury sustained. The ISS helps healthcare providers evaluate a patient's condition, guide treatment decisions, and predict outcomes like survival rates. A higher score indicates more severe injuries and potentially a more complicated recovery.
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The Injury Severity Score (ISS) is a medical scoring system used to assess the overall seriousness of a person's injuries, particularly after accidents. It helps healthcare providers prioritize treatment and understand potential outcomes. The ISS calculates a score based on the most severe injuries in different body regions, using a scale from 1 to 6 for each area. The scores are then squared and summed. A higher ISS indicates more severe injuries, which can guide decisions in emergency care and indicate the likelihood of survival and recovery. This scoring system is valuable for hospitals, researchers, and trauma care specialists.