Triage Systems

Patient prioritization and classification systems for emergency care

Immediate

Life-threatening

Delayed

Urgent

Minor

Can wait

Deceased

No treatment

Mass Casualty

Adult

START Triage

Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment for mass casualty incidents

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Mass Casualty

Pediatric

JumpSTART

Pediatric version of START triage for children

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Emergency Department

All Ages

ESI Triage

Emergency Severity Index for emergency department triage

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Mass Casualty

All Ages

SALT Triage

Sort, Assess, Lifesaving Interventions, Treatment/Transport

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Emergency Department

Pediatric

Pediatric Triage

Specialized triage for pediatric emergency patients

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Pre-Hospital

All Ages

Field Triage

CDC Field Triage Decision Scheme for trauma patients

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Standard Triage Categories

Common color-coding system used in mass casualty incidents

RED - Immediate

Life-threatening injuries requiring immediate treatment. Airway obstruction, uncontrolled bleeding, shock.

YELLOW - Delayed

Urgent but can wait. Stable with treatment delay acceptable. Burns, fractures, moderate wounds.

GREEN - Minor

Walking wounded. Minor injuries that can wait hours/days. Minor cuts, bruises, psychological support.

BLACK - Deceased

Dead or expected to die. No signs of life or injuries incompatible with life given available resources.