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Overview :
The CareFlight
Triage instrument can be used to rapidly triage trauma patients. CareFlight and
NSW Medical Retrieval Services are based in Sydney,
Australia.
Assessment:
(1) ability to
walk
(2) ability to
obey commands
(3) palpable
radial pulse
(4) breathing
with open airway
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Walking |
Obeys
Commands |
Palpable Radial
Pulse |
Breaths with Open
Airway |
Triage
Decision |
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yes |
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delayed |
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no |
yes |
yes |
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urgent |
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no |
yes |
no |
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immediate |
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no |
no |
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yes |
immediate |
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no |
no |
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no |
unsalvageable |
Performance:
• Garner et al found sensitivity 82% and
specificity 96% for multiple casualty triage situations.
| References: | |
Garner A, Lee A, et al. Comparative
analysis of multiple-casualty incident triage algorithms. Ann Emerg Med. 2001;
38: 541-548.
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