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How do hospitals classify injuries?

Hospitals often use a system called the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) for head injuries, and the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) for specific body regions. For overall severity, they might use the Injury Severity Score (ISS), which combines AIS scores. This helps medical staff quickly understand the urgency and type of care needed, like for the men stabbed in Bromley.