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Bastion Classification of Lower Limb Blast Injuries

TraumaSurgeryBeta toolThis tool is in beta. It has undergone internal validation but still requires additional testing. Always confirm the data entered and the results obtained before clinical use. It should not be used as the sole basis for clinical decisions.
Choose the single class matching the most proximal extent of injury.
Segmental injury present (suffix S)Is potentially viable tissue present distal to the most proximal injury?
Intraperitoneal abdominal injury present (suffix A)Is intraperitoneal abdominal injury present?
Genitalia or perineal injury present (suffix B)Is genital and/or perineal injury present?
Pelvic ring injury present (suffix C)Is pelvic ring injury present?
Associated upper-limb injury present (suffix D)Is associated upper-limb injury present?

Clinical noticeDo not use as standalone operative guidance.

Context and use

Method

Choose the class from the most proximal injury extent, then append present suffixes in the order S, A, B, C, D.

Certifications and Compliance

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