Mass triage Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Mass triage refers to the rapid sorting of patients following a mass casualty event, such as a bioterror attack, or the like.
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In the UK, another commonly used triage system is MIMMs (Major Incident Management System). The UK Armed Forces are taught a system of Mass Triage callled BATLS/BARTS. This Grades casualties from Priority 1 (most urgent) to Priority 4 (expectant i.e. likely to die).
Mass triage systems
The START system is one of the commonly taught rapid mass triage systems.Steps to mass triage
Alternative Care Facilities
Alternative Care Facilities (ACFs) are places that are setup for the care of large numbers of patients, or are places that could be so-setup. Examples include schools, sports stadiums, and large camps that can be prepared and used for the care, feeding, and holding of large numbers of victims of a terrorist attack.