Citation

O'Meara M, Porter K, Greaves I. Trauma (Sage) 2007; 9(2): 111-118.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1460408607084180

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

A review of the literature underpinning modern triage methodology is presented. The philosophy and history is described prior to a review of triage scoring methodology relevant to modern day practice. The importance of triage is most acute during major incidents and the triage process is highlighted within this framework. Triage has wide-ranging applications throughout medical practice and these are included as part of the discussion.

Keywords Triage, major incidents, pre-hospital care, prioritization

Language: en