Clinical decision-support only — does not replace attending supervision or institutional policy
Nelson Score
Screening aid for low-acuity geriatric trauma patients who may be appropriate for nonsurgical or medicine admission. Use with trauma attending review and local admission policy.
Scores under 4 favor trauma service admission or review. Scores 4-5 require further review. Scores 6-7 may be appropriate for nonsurgical admission when injuries are minor and there is no ICU, operative, or blood-product need.
Nelson Score
0 / 7
Score <4: generally inappropriate for nonsurgical admission. Trauma service admission/review is favored.
These calculators support clinical decision-making and education. They do not replace physician judgment, institutional protocols, or attending guidance.
Clinical decision-support only — does not replace attending supervision or institutional policy