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The Emergency Severity Index (ESI) is a five-level emergency department triage algorithm, initially developed in 1998 by emergency physicians Richard Wurez and David Eitel. [1] It was previously maintained by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) but is currently maintained by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA). Five-level ...
An alternative version of this mnemonic is RPM-30-2-Can Do-15-45.The "15-45" at the end refers to the different respiratory criteria in the pediatric JumpSTART triage system, due to the differences between children's and adults' normal respiratory rates.
Local Event Triage Lights & Sirens Used Response 1: Emergency: Can't wait: Yes: Multiple Units Sent, Life-Threat 2: Urgent: Can Wait: No: Single Unit Responded, Potential for Life-Threat 3: Routine: Will Wait: No: Used Primarily by SES, No risk of Life Threat
An agreed upon classification system should be used, such as triage levels. Emergency services - The type and number of emergency service equipment and personnel which are required and those which are already available at the location of the incident should be communicated. This is not limited to formal emergency services and includes capable ...
Triage systems vary dramatically based on a variety of factors, and can follow specific, measurable metrics, like trauma scoring systems, or can be based on the medical opinion of the provider. [6] Triage is an imperfect practice, and can be largely subjective, especially when based on general opinion rather than a score.
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Simple triage and rapid treatment (START) is a triage method used by first responders to quickly classify victims during a mass casualty incident (MCI) based on the severity of their injury. The method was developed in 1983 by the staff members of Hoag Hospital and Newport Beach Fire Department located in California , and is currently widely ...