Step 2 of 4Risk & Referral
Adults over 17 years old only

Risk & Referral Assessment

RAS score and specialist referral criteria

RAS score breakdown

  • Age
    0
  • Rib fractures
    0 × 3
    0
  • Chronic lung disease
    No
    0
  • Pre-injury anticoagulation
    No
    0
  • SpO₂ on room air
    0
  • Total RAS
    0
RAS 0
Plan A
Simple analgesia and reassessment
Categories
0–15: Plan A
16–20: Plan B
>20: High Risk

Referral criteria

Tick any criteria present. Any positive trigger requires specialist discussion.

Risk level: Plan A (RAS 0)
Simple analgesia and reassessment.
No MTC discussion indicated
No specialist referral criteria identified. Continue with local analgesia pathway.