Revised Trauma Score (RTS)
Physiological trauma severity score using GCS, systolic BP, and respiratory rate. Used for triage, survival prediction, and outcome benchmarking.
Score interpretation
→ T3 delayed (non-urgent); standard trauma assessment; secondary survey; vital signs monitoring
→ T2 urgent; senior clinician assessment; IV access; imaging; trauma team review; monitor closely for deterioration; predicted survival ~76%
→ T1 immediate or T4 expectant; full trauma team; resuscitation; massive transfusion protocol if haemorrhage; predicted survival falls steeply; T4 if RTS=0 and no survivable injuries in MCE
Interpretation bands for the Revised Trauma Score. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.
References
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
- Tranexamic Acid (ICU/Trauma/Surgical) · Antifibrinolytic
- Labetalol (IV — Hypertensive Emergency) · Combined Alpha-1 and Beta-Adrenergic Blocker
- Labetalol (IV — Hypertensive Emergency) · Combined alpha and beta blocker
- Tenecteplase · Cardiovascular Emergency
- Tirofiban · Cardiovascular Emergency
- Terlipressin · Gastrointestinal Emergency
- Major Trauma — Primary Survey (ATLS) · ATLS 10th Edition; JRCALC; NICE NG39
- Major Haemorrhage / Massive Transfusion · BCSH; RCOA; RCEM; RCS — BCSH Guidelines
- Burns — TBSA Estimation & Fluid Resuscitation · British Burn Association; EMSB; RCEM 2024
- Lower Gastrointestinal Bleed · NICE; BSG; ACPGBI — Commissioning Guide
- Acute Pancreatitis · NICE; IAP/APA; ACPGBI — CG104
- Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis · BAPS / RCPCH
Featured in these MRCEM clinical pathways
The Revised Trauma Score is covered in detail — with RCEM/NICE evidence base, indications and pitfalls — in the following exam-focused pathways on our sister siteReviseMRCEM.
MRCEM Primary / Intermediate / OSCE candidates: each pathway includes exam-style questions, RCEM/NICE citations, and FAQ summaries.
Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.