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1999 and 2006 Field Triage Decision Schemes Compared for Triage Accuracy Using Injury Severity Score as the Outcome
| ISS>15 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | |
| 1999 Criteria | ||
| Positive | 709 (6.0%) | 4,062 (34.1%) |
| Negative | 398 (3.3%) | 6,722 (56.5%) |
| 2006 Criteria | ||
| Positive | 622 (5.2%) | 2,727 (22.9%) |
| Negative | 485 (4.1%) | 8,057 (67.8%) |
Highlighted boxes indicate triage scheme was accurate
