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If DAI lasts more than 24 hours, it is ALWAYS coded to which section of the ISS head body region?

1) Section A
2) Section B
3) Section C
4) Section D

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Final answer:

In the context of the Injury Severity Score (ISS), if Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI) lasts over 24 hours, it is always coded to Section C, which corresponds to the head body region.

Step-by-step explanation:

If Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI) lasts more than 24 hours, it is ALWAYS coded to Section C of the Injury Severity Score (ISS) head body region. The ISS is a medical scale to assess trauma severity.

It scores injuries in different body regions and is used to predict mortality, hospital stay, and the need for further resources. Because DAI is a type of traumatic brain injury, it fits into the head region category.

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