Emergency Triage
/ˌɪmə(r)dʒənsi ˈtraɪɑːʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of prioritizing patients based on the severity of their condition during emergencies to allocate medical resources efficiently.
Emergency triage determines which accident victims receive immediate care.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, emergency triage protocols may affect liability and standards of care during mass casualty events.
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