Rethinking Mass-Casualty Triage

• 2023

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• Derrick Tin; Fredrik Granholm; Ryan Hata; Gregory Ciottone
PMID: 36999541DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1049023X23000390

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This 2-page commentary poses a number of questions to consider when appraising triage systems in an effort to create optimal structure and outcomes. It describes a study using expert opinions to find better ways to sort and treat patients quickly during sudden disasters. The aim is to make emergency responses more effective by updating current practices based on new research findings. This resource is related to a PPN podcast titled "With Ill Intent."

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Trauma; Violence

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Triage; Mass Casualty Incidents; Emergency Responders

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Format: Journal Article

Media Type: Website

Institutions: Harvard Medical School; Sundsvall County Hospital; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; University of Melbourne

Institution Types: Healthcare; Academic; Healthcare; Academic

Language: English

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