Comparison between simple triage and rapid treatment and Taiwan Triage and Acuity Scale for the emergency department triage of victims following an earthquake-related mass casualty incident: a retrospective cohort study

Comparison between simple triage and rapid treatment and Taiwan Triage and Acuity Scale for the emergency department triage of victims following an earthquake-related mass casualty incident: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Triage plays a crucial role in the emergency department (ED) management of mass casualty incidents (MCIs) when resources are limited. This study aimed to compare the performance of simple triage and rapid treatment (START) with that of the Taiwan Triage and Acuity Scale (TTAS) fo...

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Main Authors: Yun-Kuan Lin, Kuang-Yu Niu, Chen-June Seak, Yi-Ming Weng, Jen-Hung Wang, Pei-Fang Lai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Triage
Mass casualty incident
Earthquake
Emergency department triage
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13017-020-00296-2

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