Comparison of the efficacy of trauma scores in predicting prognosis and hospitalization

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of ISS (injury Severity Score), RTS (Revised Trauma Score) and ViEWS (VitalPAC Early Warning Score) scoring systems in predicting prognosis and mortality.
 Materials and Methods: Patients over the age of 18 who presented with multitrauma were prospectively examined between May 1, 2019 and November 1, 2019. Trauma scores, clinical outcomes within the first 24 hours, surgery requirement and 30-day mortality data were recorded.
 Results: The study included 435 patients, of whom 333 (76.6%) were male. The median age was 34 (IQR: 18-90) years. It was observed that ISS, RTS and ViEWS had a significant relationship with 30-day mortality. In the ROC analysis of 30-day mortality, no statistically significant difference was observed between the ISS, RTS, and ViEWS AUC values. There was also no statistically significant difference in terms of the ISS, RTS and ViEWS according to the length of hospital stay and surgery requirement.
 Conclusion: In addition to their relationship with mortality, it should be kept in mind that the investigated scoring systems may also be related to the length of hospital stay and surgery requirement.