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Define Triage
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The process of determining the priority of patients treatment based on the severity of their condition
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What colours are associated with Triage
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Black
Red Yellow/orange Green |
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What do these colours signify?
Black Red Yellow/orange Green |
Black = Dead
Red = Life-threatening Yellow/orange = Serious Green = Can wait |
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Explain the role of the of the Triage nurse
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Vital signs check
Take medical history Symptoms PC Determination of urgency |
