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Trauma, Vol. 9, No. 2, 111-118 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/1460408607084180
© 2007 SAGE Publications

Triage

M. O'Meara

Porter K, O'Meara M. Academic department of traumatology, University of Birmingham, Vincent Drive, Birmingham

K. Porter

Porter K, O'Meara M. Academic department of traumatology, University of Birmingham, Vincent Drive, Birmingham, Keith.porter{at}uhb.nhs.uk

I. Greaves

Greaves I, Department of Academic Emergency medicine, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough

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.

Key Words: Triage • major incidents • pre-hospital care • prioritization


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