SALT Triage System

Sort, Assess, Lifesaving Interventions, Treatment/Transport

Immediate

0

Delayed

0

Minimal

0

Expectant

0

Dead

0

SALT Algorithm Steps

Step 1: SORT

SORT

Global sorting - Walk, Wave, or Still

  • •Call out: "If you can walk, move to the designated area"
  • •Observe for purposeful movement or following commands
  • •Identify those who are still/unresponsive

Step 2: ASSESS

ASSESS

Individual assessment of non-ambulatory patients

  • •Check breathing
  • •Control major hemorrhage
  • •Open airway if needed
  • •Check for pulse
  • •Assess mental status

Step 3: LIFESAVING INTERVENTIONS

LIFESAVING

Perform quick lifesaving interventions

  • •Control major hemorrhage
  • •Open airway (jaw thrust/chin lift)
  • •Chest decompression for tension pneumothorax
  • •Auto-injector antidotes

Step 4: TREATMENT/TRANSPORT

TREATMENT

Prioritize for treatment and transport

  • •Assign priority category
  • •Tag patient appropriately
  • •Move to treatment area
  • •Document assessment

Assign Priority Category

Select category based on assessment