TY - JOUR PY - 2007// TI - Triage JO - Trauma (Sage) A1 - O'Meara, M. A1 - Porter, K. A1 - Greaves, I. SP - 111 EP - 118 VL - 9 IS - 2 N2 - 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
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LA - en SN - 1460-4086 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1460408607084180 ID - ref1 ER -