Citation

Eastridge BJ, Butler F, Wade CE, Holcomb JB, Salinas J, Champion HR, Blackbourne LH. Am. J. Surg. 2010; 200(6): 724-727.

Affiliation

United States Army Institute of Surgical Research, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.amjsurg.2010.08.006

PMID

21146011

Abstract

This study has validated the utility of the FTS as a simple and practical triage instrument for use in the battlefield environment. Using the FTS, medics and medical providers will have a quick and effective measure to predict high-acuity combat casualties to triage evacuation and medical resources in austere military environments. This technique may have potential implications for domestic or foreign disaster or mass casualty situations in which supplies, medical resources, and facilities are limited.

Language: en