START Triage

Question 1

Commonly used adult MCI primary triage tool developed by the Newport Beach Fire and Marine Department and Hoag Hospital in California (first published in 1983 and revised in 1994)

Answer 1

START Triage

Question 2

It was devised for use only for adults, with an arbitrary lower application limit of a patient weight of 100 lbs (45kg)

Answer 2

START Triage

Question 3

The 5 basic parameters assessed with START

Answer 3

1. Ability to walk
2. Presence or absence of spontaneous respirations
3. RR
4. Assessment of perfusion
5. Ability to obey commands

Question 4

RPM

Answer 4

Respiration
Perfusion
Mental status