Emergency War Surgery, Chapter 3 Mass Casualty and Triage Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four traditional triage categories?
A
Immediate
Delayed
Minimal
Expectant
2
Q
What are the two groupings of combat stress we categorize patients into?
A
Light stress
Heavy stress
3
Q
What in the mnemonic used when treating patients for combat stress?
A
BICEPS B - Brief I - Immediate C - Central E - Expectant P - Proximal S - Simple
4
Q
Ideally, who should be the initial triage officer?
A
surgeon experienced in dealing with combat trauma
5
Q
Who should be the initial triage officer in the absence of an experienced surgeon?
A
physician with clinical experience - ie, Emergency Medicine Physician.
