88076-5
ClinicalInjury severity score NACA
Definition
The NACA (National Committee of Aeronautics) score system is an eight-level scale used to describe the disease or injury severity in patients treated by emergency medical services (EMS) where 0 represents no injury or disease and 7 represents lethal injuries or diseases (or death). The NACA score is defined by the most serious clinical state experienced at any time during the EMS event.[PMID: 28407809][PMID: 26507648] The NACA scoring system was introduced during the Vietnam war for accidents in aviation. Several versions of the scoring system currently exist, including scoring in either roman or arabic numerals and a seven-level scale where 0 is omitted.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Injury severity score
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Nom
Method Type
NACA
Details
Class
TRAUMA
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
ISS NACA
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 88076-5?
LOINC code 88076-5 identifies "Injury severity score NACA". The NACA (National Committee of Aeronautics) score system is an eight-level scale used to describe the disease or injury severity in patients treated by emergency medical services (EMS) where 0 represents no injury or disease and 7 represents lethal injuries or diseases (or death). The NACA score is defined by the most serious clinical state experienced at any time during the EMS event.[PMID: 28407809][PMID: 26507648] The NACA scoring system was introduced during the Vietnam war for accidents in aviation. Several versions of the scoring system currently exist, including scoring in either roman or arabic numerals and a seven-level scale where 0 is omitted.
What does 88076-5 measure?
This code measures Injury severity score in ^Patient. It belongs to the TRAUMA class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.