Triage

Definition

The sorting of casualties according to their condition and treatment needs, so that limited medical resources could be allocated.

Used by Edexcel

Paper 1

Staff used triage to sort casualties by their condition and needs. Walking wounded could receive minor treatment and return to fighting. Men needing hospital care were sent to base hospitals.
Revise: The RAMC and the Chain of Evacuation

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GCSE History · key term

The sorting of casualties according to their condition and treatment needs, so that limited medical resources could be allocated.

Used by Edexcel

Paper 1

Staff used triage to sort casualties by their condition and needs. Walking wounded could receive minor treatment and return to fighting. Men needing hospital care were sent to base hospitals.
Revise: The RAMC and the Chain of Evacuation

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