Table 2 Mechanism of Injury Only – Knudson et al [18]
Criteria | Patients n | Sensitivity % | Specificity % |
|---|---|---|---|
Fall > 16 feet (4.9 m) | 33 | 4 | 96 |
Motorcycle accident > 20 mph (32 km/h) | 39 | 9 | 94 |
Automobile versus pedestrian accident > 5 mph (8 km/h) | 78 | 16 | 81 |
Rollover accident | 27 | 5 | 94 |
Motor vehicle accident > 40 mph (64 km/h) | 126 | 24 | 72 |
Bicycle accident | 12 | 0 | 97 |
Death of Passenger and Prolonged Extrication | 41 | NS | NS |