Question
Which is not a component of Mangled extremity severity score (MESS)
| A. |
Shock |
| B. |
Limb ischemia |
| C. |
Age |
| D. |
BP |
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Correct Answer � D Explanation |
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Answer- D
The Mangled Extremity Severity Score (MESS) estimates the viability of an extremity after trauma to determine the need for salvage versus empiric amputation.
The extent of skeletal and soft tissue injury, limb ischemia, shock, and age to predict the need for amputation after extremity injury.