Mod 5 Triage Flashcards
1
Q
triage means…
A
- to sort
- having more patients then you can handle
- decide who to help and who waits
2
Q
red triage 1st
A
- life threat
- not dead yet
- immediate transport
- treated first
3
Q
green triage 3rd
A
- minor injuries
- reassess incase conditions worsen
- p-3
- hold
4
Q
black triage 4th
A
- dead
- no chance of survival
- p-0
- deceased
5
Q
yellow triage 2nd
A
- patients whose transport can be temporarily delayed
- delayed
- p-2
6
Q
primary triage
A
- labeling
- 30-60s
- quickly
- no care
- p-1
- immediate
7
Q
secondary triage
A
- used at treatment area
- re triaged
- not always needed
8
Q
START focuses on…
A
- assess ability to walk
- breathing
- pulse/perfusion
- mental status
- reposition airway
9
Q
S T A R T
A
- simple
- triage
- and
- rapid
- assessment
- takes 60s
10
Q
triage sector
A
- the assessment and treatment of life threatening situations
- patients are divided according to medical needs
11
Q
treatment sector
A
- works with triage sector in patient care delivery
- provides AC and stabilization until transport
- can be further divided into immediate and delayed treatment zones
12
Q
triage categories
A
- urgent
- delayed
- walking wounded
- dead or dying
13
Q
START allows rescues to…
A
- quickly identify victims with higher death risk
- advise other rescuers of the patients need for stabilization
14
Q
METTAG
A
- time/date
- m/f & name
- address
- treatment
- identifies injured tags
- VS
- meds
- transport keeps it
15
Q
tracking system for patients
A
-destination log that integrates triage must be maintained by transportation section officer
