Table 1 Criteria for HET
From: Differentiation in an inclusive trauma system: allocation of lower extremity fractures
Fall from height ≥ 3 m or ≥ 3× body length | |
Car accident - > 65 km/h - Vehicle intrusion passenger compartment > 30 cm - Vehicle rollover - Passenger ejection from vehicle - Fatality in same vehicle | |
Motor or scooter accident > 32 km/h | |
Car-pedestrian or car-bicycle impact > 8 km/h | |
Suicide attempt (any) | |
Crush injury | |
Direct impact by blunt object either heavy or at high velocity | |
Penetrating objects (high velocity) | |