Pediatric Trauma Score

Name: Pediatric Trauma Score
Creator: Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD
Keywords: pediatric trauma score, PTS, trauma triage, injury severity, trauma center, trauma assessment, pediatric injury

Six-component pediatric trauma triage score for injury severity assessment and trauma center transfer

Clinically Verified· 5 tests

For educational and informational purposes only. Verify all results before clinical application.

Weight *

Airway *

Systolic Blood Pressure *

CNS (Mental Status) *

Skeletal Injury *

Cutaneous Wounds *

References

Tepas JJ 3rd, Mollitt DL, Talbert JL, Bryant M. The pediatric trauma score as a predictor of injury severity in the injured child. J Pediatr Surg. 1987;22(1):14-18.[DOI]
Tepas JJ 3rd, Ramenofsky ML, Mollitt DL, Gans BM, DiScala C. The Pediatric Trauma Score as a predictor of injury severity: an objective assessment. J Trauma. 1988;28(4):425-429.[DOI]

Reviewed by Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD · Last updated March 2026

Medical disclaimer

This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional clinical judgment. Always independently verify results before making clinical decisions.

Professional Resources — Tools used by pediatricians for trauma assessment

ATLS Student Course ManualAdvanced Trauma Life Support reference manual~$80via Amazon Pediatric Trauma Score CardQuick-reference card for pediatric trauma scoring~$10via Amazon