S.T.A.R.T Triage

Simple Triage And Rapid Transport


START Triage uses assessment findings to assign a triage priority level to each patient involved in a multi-victim incident (MVI). By assessing the following criteria, responders can accurately determine the immediate medical needs of MVI patients:

  1. Ability to walk
  2. Rate of respirations
  3. Rate of capillary refill (or presence of radial pulse
  4. Ability to follow commands

Use the following START algorithm to assess and prioritize your patients.
START Triage Flow Chart

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JumpSTART is the triage system used to rapidly triage pediatric patients during a mass casualty incident.

JumpSTART Pediatric MCI Triage Diagram