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1
Q

The general principles of triage include

A
  • Recognize that rescuer safety is the first
    priority.
  • Do the most good for the most patients using
    available resources.
  • Make timely decisions.
  • Prepare for triage to occur at multiple levels.
  • Know and understand the resources available
    Plan and rehearse responses with practice drills.
  • Determine triage category types in advance.
  • Triage is continuous at each level
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Life-threatening

Triage Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV

A

Level I

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3
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Respiratory tract burns

Triage Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV

A

Level I

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4
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Unconsciousness

Triage Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV

A

Level I

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5
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Disposition: depends on
patient condition vs. resources

Triage Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV

A

Level II

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6
Q

Delayed, Acute or Nonambulatory
Care

Triage Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV

A

Level II

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7
Q

Significant burns to the face, neck or perineum

Triage Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV

A

Level I

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8
Q

Open thoracic wound

Triage Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV

A

Level II

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9
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Penetrating Abdominal wound

Triage Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV

A

Level II

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10
Q

Disposition: depends on
space availability

Triage Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV

A

Level III

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11
Q

do not require
hospitalization

Triage Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV

A

Level III

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12
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Partial-thickness burns of <20% BSA

Triage Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV

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Level III

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13
Q

Partial-thickness burns of 28% BSA

Triage Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV

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Level II (anything equal or greater than 20%)

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14
Q

least severe

Triage Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV

A

Level IV

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15
Q

Disposition: custodial care

Triage Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV

A

Level IV

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16
Q

Dead or dying < 2hrs

Disaster response 
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
A

Level I

17
Q

Advanced neurological deficits (GCS<8)

Disaster response 
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
A

Level I

18
Q

Injuries to the torso

Disaster response 
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
A

Level I

19
Q

BP of < 50 mmHg systolic and below despite initial resuscitation

Disaster response 
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
A

Level I

20
Q

Burn 90%

Disaster response 
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
A

Level I

Massive burns (>85% BSA)

21
Q

Dead or dying 2 -1 12 hours

Disaster response 
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
A

Level II

22
Q

Deteriorating neurovital signs

Disaster response 
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
A

Level II

23
Q

Burns 55% of BSA

Disaster response 
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
A

Level II

Second or third degree burns
involving more than 50% of total BSA

24
Q

Dead or dying 12-24 hours

Disaster response 
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
A

Level III

25
Q

requiring formal surgical care

Disaster response 
Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
A

Level III

26
Q

Red

Triage Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
Level V
A

Level I

Level I Red
Level II Yellow
Level III Green
Level IV Black
Level V White
27
Q

Yellow

Triage Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
Level V
A

Level II

Level I Red
Level II Yellow
Level III Green
Level IV Black
Level V White
28
Q

Green

Triage Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
Level V
A

Level III

Level I Red
Level II Yellow
Level III Green
Level IV Black
Level V White
29
Q

Black

Triage Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
Level V
A

Level IV

Level I Red
Level II Yellow
Level III Green
Level IV Black
Level V White
30
Q

White

Triage Level I
Level II
Level III
Level IV
Level V
A

Level V

Level I Red
Level II Yellow
Level III Green
Level IV Black
Level V White
31
Q

START in triage means

A

Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment

32
Q

In START triage what is target perfusion

A

cap refil <2 sec

33
Q

START triage mnemonic and meaning

A

RPM: 30.2.Can Do

respiration 30/min
perfusion 2 sec
mental status: can obey

34
Q

When is JumpSTART used?

A

pediatric

35
Q

RR for JumpSTART

A

<15 or >45

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