Input the coded GCS, systolic blood pressure, and respiratory rate to determine the triage priority level.
Guidelines & Evidence
Clinical Details
Section 1
When to Use
When to Use
Pre-hospital and Emergency Department triage of polytrauma.
Predicting survival probability in blunt and penetrating trauma.
Standardizing trauma registry data for quality improvement.
Identifying patients requiring Level 1 Trauma Center care (RTS ≤ 10).
Section 2
Formula & Logic
Coded Values (0–4)
Variable
Score 4
Score 3
Score 2
Score 1
Score 0
GCS
13–15
9–12
6–8
4–5
3
SBP
> 89
76–89
50–75
1–49
0
Resp Rate
10–29
> 29
6–9
1–5
0
Scoring Types
Triage RTS: Simple sum of coded values (0–12). Standard for field use.
Weighted RTS (Research): 0.9368(GCS) + 0.7326(SBP) + 0.2908(RR). Used for trauma registry analysis.
Section 3
Pearls/Pitfalls
The 10-Point Mark
An RTS of 11 or 12 is generally considered stable. Any score ≤ 10 marks a critical transition where the patient's physiological reserves are failing, typically requiring aggressive resuscitation and immediate surgical consultation.
