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abbreviated injury scale
Standardized scoring system used to rate the severity of individual injuries in trauma patients.
Full Definition
The Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) is an anatomical scoring system that rates individual injuries on a scale from 1 (minor) to 6 (maximal, currently untreatable). Developed for use in trauma research and quality improvement, the AIS provides a standardized method for describing injury severity across different body regions. Each injury is assigned a specific AIS code that indicates both the anatomical location and severity. The scale is frequently referenced in trauma documentation, research papers, and quality assurance reviews.
Usage
Usage note: Commonly abbreviated as AIS after first use. Note distinction from ISS (Injury Severity Score).
In Context
- "The patient's injuries were coded using the abbreviated injury scale for research purposes." — Trauma registry documentation
- "Each traumatic injury was assigned an abbreviated injury scale value for severity assessment." — Quality improvement report
Also known as
AIS
injury severity scale
Don't confuse with
injury severity score
trauma score