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Table 2 Wound grades derived from the Red Cross wound classification [11]

From: Using the Red Cross wound classification to predict treatment needs in children with conflict-related limb injuries: a retrospective database study

 

Skin defecta

Cavity

Fracture

Grade 1

< 10 cm AND

Absent AND

Absent or simple fracture

Grade 2

< 10 cm AND

Present OR

With clinically significant comminution

Grade 3

≥ 10 cm AND

Present OR

With clinically significant comminution

  1. aSkin defect: size of entry and exit wound combined