Triage Systems in Mass Casualty Incidents and Disasters: A Review Study with A Worldwide Approach

• 2019

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• Jafar Bazyar; Mehrdad Farrokhi; Hamidreza Khankeh
PMID: 30834023DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2019.119

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The article reviews triage systems used in emergencies and disasters worldwide. It describes how these systems help prioritize patients to provide proper care and use medical resources effectively during mass casualty incidents. The study identifies 20 different adult triage systems, such as START and SALT, two for children like Jump START, and others for hospitals. Despite many options, there is no universal agreement on the best system. Countries are encouraged to create their own models based on local needs and resources to improve patient outcomes during emergencies.

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Focus Area: Trauma

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Disasters; Emergency Medical Services; Triage; Global Health; Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Mass Casualty Incidents; Disaster Medicine; Review Literature as Topic

Institutions: University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences

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