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Pelvic Trauma Hemorrhage Risk Score
Hemorrhage Risk Assessment
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Select the Young-Burgess mechanism and physiological status to determine hemorrhage probability.
Guidelines & Evidence
Verified
Last Review: 2026
When to Use
Massive hemorrhage from pelvic fractures is a leading cause of preventable trauma death. Risk assessment is crucial for early intervention (pelvic binding, angioembolization, or packing). This tool integrates physiological markers and anatomical fracture patterns to estimate the risk of life-threatening arterial or venous bleeding.
80-90% of pelvic hemorrhage is venous or from the fracture site; only 10-20% is arterial. However, arterial bleeding is the most likely cause of rapid, fatal exsanguination.
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 Tile Classification, Young Burgess Classification, Abc Massive Transfusion Score, or the Reboa Zone Selection to formulate a comprehensive care plan.