Title: Use of reverse shock index times GCS to predict Peds trauma needs

Category: Trauma

Keywords: Reverse shock index, Peds trauma, prediction (PubMed Search)

Posted: 11/19/2023 by Robert Flint, MD

This small study suggests using reverse shock index times the Glasgow Comma Scake score may give a prognostication on pediatric trauma severity and resource utilization. 
 

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Use of prehospital reverse shock index times Glasgow Coma Scale to identify children who require the most immediate trauma care

Reppucci, Marina L. MD; et al. 

Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery 95(3):p 347-353, September 2023. | DOI: