Assessment Form
Enter numeric weight or systolic blood pressure to auto-classify those components. If you do not have the numeric value, use the matching category selector.
Example Data Table
| Case | Weight | Airway | SBP | CNS | Wounds | Fractures | Total PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case A | 22 kg (+2) | Normal (+2) | 98 mmHg (+2) | Awake (+2) | Minor (+1) | Closed (+1) | 10 |
| Case B | 14 kg (+1) | Maintainable (+1) | 72 mmHg (+1) | Obtunded (+1) | Minor (+1) | Closed (+1) | 6 |
| Case C | 8 kg (-1) | Unmaintainable (-1) | 40 mmHg (-1) | Unresponsive (-1) | Major / penetrating / burns (-1) | Open (-1) | -6 |
Formula Used
Pediatric Trauma Score = Weight + Airway + Systolic Blood Pressure + CNS + Open Wounds + Skeletal Fractures
Each component receives +2, +1, or -1. The total score ranges from -6 to 12. Lower totals indicate greater concern.
| Component | +2 | +1 | -1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | ≥ 20 kg | 10 to <20 kg | < 10 kg |
| Airway | Normal | Maintainable | Unmaintainable |
| Systolic BP | > 90 mmHg | 50 to 90 mmHg | < 50 mmHg |
| CNS | Awake | Obtunded / loss of consciousness | Unresponsive / comatose |
| Open wounds | None | Minor | Major / penetrating / burns |
| Skeletal fractures | None | Closed or suspected | Multiple closed or open |
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter optional patient details for print and export records.
- Type weight and systolic blood pressure if measured. The calculator classifies those values automatically.
- Select airway, CNS status, wound severity, and fracture category.
- Submit the form to see the total score above the form.
- Review the interpretation, component table, and Plotly chart.
- Download the result as CSV or PDF for documentation.
Important Note
This calculator is an educational support tool. It does not replace emergency assessment, imaging, resuscitation decisions, transport decisions, or specialist judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does the Pediatric Trauma Score measure?
It summarizes six trauma findings: weight, airway, systolic blood pressure, neurologic status, wounds, and fractures. The total helps describe trauma severity in children quickly.
2. What is the score range?
The score ranges from -6 to 12. Higher values are more reassuring, while lower values suggest more severe injury and greater urgency.
3. Can I enter measured values instead of categories?
Yes. Entering weight and systolic blood pressure will auto-classify those two components. You still choose airway, CNS, wounds, and fractures manually.
4. What if I do not know the exact weight or blood pressure?
Use the matching category override fields. That lets you complete the score even when exact numeric values are unavailable during urgent assessment.
5. Does a higher score rule out serious injury?
No. A higher score can be reassuring, but it never replaces the full trauma evaluation, serial examinations, imaging decisions, and clinician judgment.
6. Why is a score of 8 or less important?
Many references use 8 or less as a higher-risk threshold. It can support urgent escalation, trauma-center consideration, and closer monitoring.
7. What does the chart show?
The Plotly chart displays each component score. It helps you see which findings lowered the total and contributed most to the final result.
8. Can I save results for records or review?
Yes. After calculation, use the CSV button for spreadsheet-friendly output or the PDF button for a clean printable summary.