AAST Vascular Injury Scale

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VASCULARAAST Vascular Injury Scale

Select Highest Finding

Awaiting Trauma Data

Select the anatomical or radiologic vascular findings to determine the AAST injury grade.

Guidelines & Evidence

Verified

Last Review: 2026

When to Use

The AAST Vascular Injury Scale is indicated in all patients with suspected major vascular trauma identified on CT angiography (CTA), conventional angiography, or during operative exploration. It is essential in penetrating extremity, neck, torso, and junctional injuries, as well as high-energy blunt trauma with associated fractures or dislocations. The scale helps stratify severity and informs limb salvage versus amputation decisions, particularly when combined with the Mangled Extremity Severity Score (MESS).

The scale is purely anatomic and does not replace physiologic assessment. Hemodynamic instability or hard signs of vascular injury mandate immediate operative exploration without delay for detailed imaging or grading.

Related Scores in Practice

In clinical practice, this assessment is frequently evaluated alongside other validated measures. Depending on the patient's presentation and specific diagnostic requirements, you may also need to utilize the AAST Splenic Injury Scale, AAST Hepatic Injury Scale, AAST Kidney Injury Scale, Revised Trauma Score (RTS), or the Injury Severity Score (ISS) to formulate a comprehensive care plan.

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026

Recent Journal Updates

Select Highest Finding

When to Use

Related Scores in Practice

Related Trauma Surgery Tools

Recent Journal Updates

AAST Vascular Injury Scale

Select Highest Finding

When to Use

Related Scores in Practice

Related Trauma Surgery Tools