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Table 2 CAN-BLEED score composition

From: The revised Canadian Bleeding (CAN-BLEED) score for risk stratification of bleeding trauma patients: a mixed retrospective—prospective cohort study

Revised CAN-BLEED Score

Variable

Value

Points

Initial systolic blood pressure at presentation

SBP < 90

90 ≤ SBP < 110

2

1

Visualized external bleeding

Yes

2

Unstable pelvis

Yes

1

Computed Tomography: Free fluid or active extravasation

Yes

2

Lactate > 5 mmol/L

Yes

1

Focused abdominal sonography for trauma positive

Yes

1

Initial heart rate at presentation

120 ≥ HR

100 ≤ HR < 120

2

1

Mechanism of injury

Penetrating

1

Initial CAN-BLEED Score

  

Variable

Value

Points

Initial systolic blood pressure at presentation

SBP < 90

90 ≤ SBP < 110

2

1

Visualized external bleeding or Unstable pelvis

Yes

2

Computed Tomography: Free fluid or active extravasation

Yes

2

Lactate > 5 mmol/L

Yes

1

Focused abdominal sonography for trauma positive

Yes

1

  1. SBP, systolic blood pressure; HR, heart rate