Modified physiologic criteria for the field triage scheme: Efficacy of major trauma recognition in different age groups in Asia
Journal
The American journal of emergency medicine
Journal Volume
77
Date Issued
2024-03-01
Author(s)
Chien, Yu-Chun
Sun, Jen-Tang
Shin, Sang Do
Tanaka, Hideharu
Jamaluddin, Sabariah Faizah
Abstract
Major trauma is a leading cause of unexpected death globally, with increasing age-adjusted death rates for unintentional injuries. Field triage schemes (FTSs) assist emergency medical technicians in identifying appropriate medical care facilities for patients. While full FTSs may improve sensitivity, step-by-step field triage is time-consuming. A simplified FTS (sFTS) that uses only physiological and anatomical criteria may offer a more rapid decision-making process. However, evidence for this approach is limited, and its performance in identifying all age groups requiring trauma center resources in Asia remains unclear.
Subjects
Field triage; Field triage scheme; Trauma
Type
journal article