### Question
What is the definition of major trauma?


### Answer
The definition of **major trauma** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 300d*:

> an injury that is greater than or equal to 15 on the injury severity score

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER X-TRAUMA CARE > Part I-Military and Civilian Partnership for Trauma Readiness Grant Program**

