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Trauma triage: do AAMS transport guidelines do it effectively?

A Bamoski1, B Kovach, M Podmore

  • 1MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44109, USA.

Air Medical Journal
|December 8, 1997
PubMed
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The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) guidelines effectively triage trauma patients, though falls and amputations require further review for helicopter transport appropriateness. This analysis ensures optimal patient care in regionalized trauma systems.

Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Transportation Medicine

Background:

  • Helicopter transport for trauma patients faces scrutiny amid evolving trauma systems.
  • Evaluating the efficacy of established triage guidelines is crucial for patient care optimization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of the 14 Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) guidelines in triaging trauma patients.
  • To determine the appropriateness of helicopter transport based on established trauma triage criteria.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 511 helicopter-transported trauma patients with short hospital stays.
  • Evaluation of Injury Severity Score (ISS), Revised Trauma Score (RTS), and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) for each guideline.
  • Assessment of mortality rates associated with each guideline to ensure high sensitivity.

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Main Results:

  • Most AAMS guidelines identified patients with significant injury severity (ISS > 14, RTS < 10, GCS < 12) and high mortality risk.
  • Guidelines for falls and amputations showed lower ISS, higher RTS, and higher GCS, indicating potential overtriage.
  • Specific mechanisms like degloving and motor vehicle accidents were associated with higher RTS, suggesting appropriate triage.

Conclusions:

  • AAMS guidelines generally predict serious or life-threatening injuries, with exceptions for falls and amputations.
  • Helicopter transport for amputations is justified by the need for specialized reimplantation teams.
  • Falls greater than 20 feet may not consistently indicate life-threatening injury, warranting guideline refinement.