ABC Triage (Awake—Breathing—Circulation)

ABC Triage (Awake—Breathing—Circulation) - Flowchart ABC Triage (Awake—Breathing—Circulation) ABC Triage (Awake—Breathing—Circulation)

Flowchart

Awake *

A *

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Can they walk?

Open airway

Green: Priority 3

Breathing?

Red: Priority 1
immediate

Circulation

Red: Priority 1
immediate

Yellow: Priority 2

Breathing?

Red: Priority 1
immediate

Black: Priority 4

Red: Priority 1
immediate

Yellow: Priority 2
Urgent (1 hr)

Green: Priority 3
Delayed (3 hrs)

Black: Priority 4
Deceased

Adapted from Multnomah County, OR, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Treatment Protocols—2007 with permission

Adapted from Multnomah County, OR, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Treatment Protocols—2007 with permission Adapted from Multnomah County, OR, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Treatment Protocols—2007 with permission

Note:

Limit assessment of each Pt. to 30 sec or less
If available, assign second rescuer to control bleeding
Reassess Pts. frequently

Note:

Limit assessment of each Pt. to 30 sec or less
If available, assign second rescuer to control bleeding
Reassess Pts. frequently

Note:

Limit assessment of each Pt. to 30 sec or less
If available, assign second rescuer to control bleeding
Reassess Pts. frequently

End

Yes

Distress

Normal

Shock

Normal

Yes