E = (entry) centimetres.

Estimate the maximum diameter of the entry.

X = (exit) centimetres.

Estimate the maximum diameter of the exit (X = 0 if no exit).

C = (cavity)

Can the "cavity" of the wound take 2 fingers before

C0

surgery?

C1

No: C = 0, Yes: C = 1.

This may be obvious before operation or only established after skin incision. For chest and abdominal wounds it refers to the wound of the chest or abdominal wall.

F = (fracture)

No fracture: F = 0. Simple fracture, hole or insignificant

F0

comminution: F = 1. Clinically significant comminution:

F1

F=2.

F2

V = (vital structure)

Are brain, viscera (breach of dura, pleura or peritoneum)

V0

or major vessels injured?

V1

No: V= 0. Yes: V= 1.

M= (metallic body)

Bullet or fragments visible on X ray. None: M = 0. One

M0

metallic body: M = 1. Multiple metallic bodies: M = 2.

M1

M2