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| Mangled Extremity Severity Score (MESS score) |
The EBMcalc module Mangled Extremity Severity Score (MESS score) is available in EBMcalc Complete Edition.
This calculator evaluates the following Clinical Criteria:
- Patient age
- Extremity injury type
- Ischemia of wounded limb
- Hypotension and Shock
References
- Johansen K, Daines M, Howey T, et al. Objective criteria accurately predict amputation following lower extremity trauma. J Trauma. 1990 May;30(5):568-72; discussion 572-3. PubMed ID: 2342140
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