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Pediatric Trauma Score (PTS)
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Guidelines & Evidence
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Last Review: 2026
When to Use
The Pediatric Trauma Score (PTS) is an anatomical and physiological scoring system developed to account for the unique characteristics of children (smaller size, different vital sign norms, and injury patterns). It is used for prehospital triage and initial emergency department assessment to identify children requiring specialized pediatric trauma center care.
A Pediatric Trauma Score of ≤ 8 is a critical threshold; these children have significantly higher mortality and should be managed at a specialized pediatric trauma facility.
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 Rts Score, Iss Score, Pediatric Gcs, or the Sipa Score to formulate a comprehensive care plan.