Triage tag

Triage Tag is a tool first responders and medical personnel use during a mass casualty incident. With the aid of the triage tags, the first-responding medical personnel are able to effectively and efficiently distribute the limited resources and provide the necessary immediate care for the victims until more help arrives.

Overview

A Triage Tag is a pre-hospital medical guide, used to classify victims during mass casualty incidents based on the severity of their injury. The tags are primarily used by first responders, paramedics, and hospital personnel to create an effective and efficient system for treating patients.

History

The concept of Triage originated from the military and was later adopted by civilian emergency medical services. The use of triage tags in mass casualty incidents has been a standard practice in emergency medical services for many years.

Design

A typical Triage Tag is made of durable and weather-resistant materials, and is attached to each patient. It contains information regarding the patient's condition, the treatments administered, and the priority for evacuation to a hospital.

Usage

During a mass casualty incident, first responders arrive at the scene and perform a quick assessment of the victims' conditions. They then attach a Triage Tag to each victim, indicating the severity of their injuries and the priority of their treatment and evacuation.

See Also

• Emergency Medical Services
• Mass Casualty Incident
• First Responders

References

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