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Triage
● Is a French word which means "to sort"
● Triage is used when there are many more victims than responders
● Usually, resources are limited
● Do the greatest good for the greatest number
Triage Tag
● Can be a simple ribbon, coloured tape or complicated card, this used to
denote the category of the patient, and is a part of the medical record.
● Is usually left at the chest of the patient or upper arm so it is easy for the
Transport Team to locate.