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
Walking
Obeys Commands
Palpable Radial Pulse
Breaths with Open Airway
Triage Decision
yes
delayed
no
yes
yes
urgent
no
yes
no
immediate
no
no
yes
immediate
no
no
no
unsalvageable
Performance:
• Garner et al found sensitivity 82% and specificity 96% for multiple casualty triage situations.
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