Question

List the categories of START Triage and the steps in triaging a patient.

Answer 1

The categories of START Triage are Immediate (Red), Delayed (Yellow), Minor (Green), and Expectant (Black). The steps in triaging a patient involve assessing their breathing, circulation, mental status, and ability to walk.

Step-by-step explanation:

Categories of START Triage:

• Immediate (Red): Patients who have life-threatening injuries but have a high chance of survival with immediate medical attention.
• Delayed (Yellow): Patients with serious injuries but who can wait for medical attention without their condition worsening.
• Minor (Green): Patients with minor injuries who can wait for medical attention without their condition worsening.
• Expectant (Black): Patients with injuries so severe that they are unlikely to survive even with medical attention.

Steps in triaging a patient:

1. Start triage by quickly assessing the patient's breathing, circulation, mental status, and decide if they can walk. If the patient has no breathing, their airway is obstructed or not breathing, proceed to step 2.
2. If the patient is not breathing, clear their airway and check for a pulse. If there is no pulse, classify the patient as immediate (red) and begin CPR.
3. If the patient is breathing, quickly assess their circulation and mental status. If they have severe bleeding or altered mental status, classify them as immediate (red).
4. If the patient has circulation and mental status within normal limits, assess their ability to walk. If they can walk, classify them as minor (green). If they cannot walk, classify them as delayed (yellow).