START Triage System
Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment
Immediate
0
Delayed
0
Minor
0
Deceased
0
Current Assessment
Step 1 of 5
Can the patient walk?
Assess ambulatory status
Decision Flow
Step 1: Can the patient walk?
START Triage Algorithm
- Walking? → YES = MINOR (Green)
- Breathing? → NO → Position airway → Still NO = DECEASED (Black)
- Respiratory Rate > 30? → YES = IMMEDIATE (Red)
- Radial pulse present or cap refill < 2 sec? → NO = IMMEDIATE (Red)
- Follows commands? → NO = IMMEDIATE (Red), YES = DELAYED (Yellow)
Remember: START is for initial triage only. Patients should be reassessed regularly.