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. 2024 Nov 20;16(11):e74102. doi: 10.7759/cureus.74102

Table 10. Trauma training score: "Circulation" domain.

Table Credits: Scott Young, Gerrit Davis, and Kyle Couperus

Circulation Score: ____ out of ____ possible points (Max of 16)
1. Assesses vital signs, peripheral/central pulses 0 = Indicated, not completed 2 = Indicated, delayed or incorrect performance 4 = Indicated, correctly performed, appropriate timing
2. Obtains appropriate vascular access 0 = Indicated, not completed 1 = Indicated, delayed or incorrect performance 2 = Indicated, correctly performed, appropriate timing
3. Performs complete exposure for injuries/bleeding (includes rolling patient to assess back) 0 = Does not perform 1 = Incomplete exposure 2 = Complete exposure
4. Applies pelvic binder 0 = Indicated, not applied 1 = Indicated, applied, but not in right order or untimely 2 = Indicated, applied in appropriate order and timely
5. Orders blood products 0 = Indicated but not performed 1 = Indicated and performed but incorrect ratio, product(s), or process 2 = Indicated and appropriate ratio, product, and process
6. Administers Tranexamic Acid (TXA) 0 = Indicated but not performed 1 = Inappropriate dosing, preparation, or administration 2 = Given, appropriate dosing, preparation, and administration
7. Recognition of femur fractures 0 = Fractu re not identified 1 = Identified but not addressed 2 = Identified and addressed
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