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Definitions of Trauma Categories
Trauma category
Description
Combined injury
Radiation dose of >2 Gy to whole body or significant portion of whole body
plus
moderate or severe trauma and/or burn injury.
Severe trauma
Stabilization requires complex treatment
>20% chance of death even with treatment
Moderate trauma
Without stabilization, potential for death within hours
<20% chance of death with stabilization and treatment
Minimal trauma
Injuries pose no significant risk to life and limb in next 3-4 days
Limited or no treatment prior to referral in the next 3-4 days