Clinical Scores

Revised Trauma Score Calculator

Physiologic triage score from GCS, systolic blood pressure and respiratory rate.

Reviewed by Alex G, BSN, RN, CEN, CCRN, CMC, NREMT-P · From the Reference tab of the app

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Formula

Triage RTS = GCS points + systolic BP points + respiratory rate points (0–4 each)

How it is used

• The triage version sums the three coded values; a score below 11 identifies patients who need a trauma center, and lower scores predict higher mortality.
• The national field triage guideline uses the underlying values directly: GCS 13 or less, systolic BP under 90, or respiratory rate under 10 or over 29 are each red criteria.

Same formula as the app. Open it in the web app.

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For education and exam preparation only. Follow your institution’s protocols. For education and exam preparation only. Verify results independently and follow your institution’s protocols. Not a substitute for clinical judgment.