Australian triage scale (ATS) Flashcards
1
Q
Category 1
A
Description: Resuscitation
Treatment time: Immediate
Example: Cardiac arrest
2
Q
Category 2
A
Description: Emergency
Treatment time: 10 minutes
Example: Severe respiratory distress
3
Q
Category 3
A
Description: Urgent
Treatment time: 30 minutes
Example: Severe hypertension
4
Q
Category 4
A
Description: Semi-urgent
Treatment time: 60 minutes
Example: Mild haemorrhage
5
Q
Category 5
A
Description: Non-urgent
Treatment time: 2 hours
Example: Minor wounds
