PEBL: A Code for Penetrating and Blunt Trauma, Based on the H-ICDA index

Abstract

This report describes that Penetrating and Blunt (PEBL) injury-coding system, jointly devised by the Biophysics Branch and the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medicine. The code is based on the H-ICDA system. (Hospital adaptation of the International Classification of the World Health Organization). The PEBL code allows the inclusion of: (1) precise location of an injury including distinguishing parts of an organ; (2) dimensions of the injury; (3) detailed bone injury; (4) limited physiological responses; and (5) a special category describing hemopneumothorax. Both penetrating and blunt injuries can be coded by this system. The code facilities estimations of mortalities and medical workloads.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA061457

Entities

People

  • A. P. Mickiewicz
  • A. V. Milholland
  • Conrad L. Swann
  • Jules M. Merkler
  • R. A. Cowley

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arteries
  • Blood
  • Bone Fractures
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Health Services
  • Joints (Anatomy)
  • Medical Personnel
  • Peripheral Nervous System
  • Veins

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Theoretical Analysis.
  • Trauma or Military Medicine

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology