Standardized physiological scoring system for trauma patients.
Physiological Status
Trauma Severity
Revised Trauma Score7.84/ 7.84
Survival Prob.99%Estimated
Triage Priority
Delayed/Minor (T2-T3)
Severely injured patients require immediate trauma team activation at a specialized facility.
About this calculator
Overview
The Revised Trauma Score (RTS) is a physiological scoring system designed for use in the field or in the emergency department. It combines the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), systolic blood pressure, and respiratory rate to predict the probability of survival for trauma victims.
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Pro Tips
Assess GCS before the administration of sedative or paralytic agents.
A respiratory rate greater than 29 is assigned fewer points than 10-29 because it suggests distress.
If a patient is intubated, the verbal component of GCS is often estimated or assigned based on clinical state.
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Fun Facts
"A score of 4 is the lowest possible for a living patient; 7.84 is the highest (normal)."
"Patients with an RTS < 4 are usually prioritized for immediate transport to a Level 1 Trauma Center."
"The weighted formula is more accurate than the Triage RTS (unweighted sum)."
"RTS has been shown to correlate strongly with probability of survival."
