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Table 1 Patient numbers, characteristics, and triage color codes

From: The implication of a translational triage tool in mass casualty incidents: part three: a multinational study, using validated patient cards

Pat. no

Characteristics

Triage code

1

Thirty years old man, supine position, airway ok, breathing > 30, reduced breathing sound left side, no stridor, hemoptysis, no cyanosis, HR > 100-< 120, SBP ≥ 90, skin temp normal, GCS 9–12. Injured right ear, posterior and anterior burn injury both legs, and multiple wounds

RED

2

Fifty-two years old man, supine position, airway ok, breathing slowly > 5- < 10, no stridor, no hemoptysis, no cyanosis, HR 50–100, SBP ≥ 90, skin temp normal, GCS 3. Multiple bone and rib injuries, skull hematoma contusion, and right eye injury

RED

3

Twenty-six years old female, supine position, asks for help, airway ok, breathing > 30, reduced breathing sound left side, no stridor, no hemoptysis, no cyanosis, HR ≥ 120, SBP ≥ 90, Skin cold, GCS 13–15, multiple bone injuries and ribs fractures

YELLOW

4

Forty-two years female, supine position, asks for help, airway ok, breathing normal, no stridor, no hemoptysis, no cyanosis, HR > 100—< 120, SBP ≥ 90, Skin cold, GCS 9–12, eye contusion on the right side, multiple bone injuries and no palpable pulse on left radialis

YELLOW

5

Forty-three years female, supine position, asks for help, airway ok, breathing normal, no stridor, no hemoptysis, no cyanosis, HR > 100—< 120, SBP ≥ 90, Skin normal, GCS 13–15, multiple wounds on the neck, both arms and legs

GREEN