Starte Triage And Rapid Treatment Essay

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¶ … START method of triage. START stands for Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment. There are a couple of steps that are necessary to effect and use START effectively both before, during and even after a triage event takes place. This paper will summarize all of the above (CERT, 2013). START Steps

The first thing to do is to prepare one's self for what is about to be rolled up on when everyone arrives. Preparing for what is known or likely to be present is important. If a responder has been to a responding location previously, it helps to visualize the area, what has happened there before and so forth. Upon arrival, it is imperative that the responders stay calm and take a quick yet accurate as possible assessment of what is going on and who is in the direst need (CERT, 2013).

When communicating the scene to others, there are a couple of key points that should be included. The location of the incident,...

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For example, for a drive-by shooting with multiple victims, the location of the incident itself and the victims, how many people are show, how severe the wounds are and the type of assistance that is or should be rendered are all important details that should be noted and broadcast to supporting personnel and agencies (CERT, 2013).
Patients need to be assessed based on their condition and likelihood of dying and then treated accordingly. People with minor and/or superficial wounds should not be ignored but they do need to take a back seat to those that are severe injured and/or near death. Dimensions that have to be assessed include mental condition, respiration status, perfusion and so forth. Patients generally fall under four classifications, those…

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AP. (2013, August 28). Japanese agency labels radioactive Fukushima leak 'serious' | Fox News. Fox News - Breaking News Updates | Latest News Headlines | Photos & News Videos. Retrieved August 28, 2013, from http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/08/28/japanese-agency-labels-radioactive-fukushima-leak-serious/

CERT. (2013, August 28). CERT Los Angeles - Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment (START). CERT Los Angeles. Retrieved August 28, 2013, from http://www.cert-la.com/triage/start.htm


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