Triage

High school (ages 12+)
Safety & Emergency

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/triage

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the etymological origin?Derived from the French word 'trier,' meaning 'to sort.'
2. What is the common categorization system?Color-coded tags (Red: Immediate, Yellow: Delayed, Green: Minimal, Black: Expectant/Deceased)
3. What is triage and why do helpers use it in emergencies?Triage is a way to sort people who are hurt so that the ones who need help right away get it first. It helps doctors use their limited supplies and time to save as many lives as possible.
4. How do triage workers decide who gets help first?Helpers look at things like breathing, heart beat, and how awake the person is. They give a quick color code and decide who needs the fastest help.

Mass Casualty Incident (MCI): An event where the number of casualties exceeds the immediate resources of the responding emergency services.
Resource Allocation: The process of distributing available resources, such as medical personnel and supplies, to meet competing demands.
Reverse Triage: A strategy where the most severely ill patients are prioritized for care when resources are extremely limited.