The systematic process of prioritizing and categorizing patients or situations based on the severity of their condition, urgency of treatment, and available resources.
Triage conducted in emergency settings to quickly assess and prioritize patients based on the severity of their injuries or medical conditions.
The initial evaluation in triage, focusing on identifying life-threatening conditions and determining the urgency of medical intervention.
The highest triage category indicating patients with life-threatening injuries or conditions requiring immediate attention and intervention.
Triage category for patients with serious injuries or conditions that do not pose an immediate threat to life but require prompt medical attention.
Triage category for patients with non-urgent injuries or conditions, allowing them to receive medical care after more critical cases have been addressed.
The triage category indicating patients with injuries or conditions that are unlikely to survive even with medical intervention, often requiring palliative care.
A situation in which the number of casualties overwhelms the available resources, requiring efficient and rapid triage to prioritize care.
A healthcare professional responsible for conducting triage, assessing patient conditions, and determining the appropriate level of care.