Table 1

Patients distribution among the three ISS classes.


ISS 1–3 (N. of pts)
ISS 4–14 (N. of pts)
ISS ≥ 15 (N. of pts)

1° season
77
27
1
2° season
83
29
0
3° season
91
48
1 (+2)*




Age classes



0–14
65
24
0
15–24
52
26
1
25–34
68
17
0 (+1)*
35–49
59
25
1 (+1)*
≥50
7
12 (p < 0.05)**
0




Gender



Male
122
59
2 (+2)*
Female
129
45
0




Technical level



Expert
57
17
2 (+2)*
Intermediate
121
45
0
Beginner
63
32
0

* dead on the scene.

** κ square test. Where not specified, p was not significant.

Corra and De Giorgi Journal of Trauma Management & Outcomes 2007 1:5   doi:10.1186/1752-2897-1-5