Triage Tag Construction n Synthetic paper – Water resistant n 100 % resistant to all commonly used decontamination solutions – May be worn while patient.

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Triage Tag Construction n Synthetic paper – Water resistant n 100 % resistant to all commonly used decontamination solutions – May be worn while patient is being decontaminated

n S - salivation (excess drooling) n L - lacrimation (tears) n U - urination n D - defecation n G - gastric distress (nausea, etc) n E - emesis (vomiting) n M - miosis (pinpoint pupils)

n This area of the triage tag will be utilized only in the event of a Mass Casualty Incident where the use of Auto-Injectors to treat the public has been approved by the EMS Agency and/or n for recording number of Mark-1 kits, self or buddy administered, by safety personnel (Officer, Firefighter, Paramedic, etc.) who have now been included in the Mass Casualty Incident.

“Contaminated” Strip n This magenta colored strip prevents the use of this tag until patient contamination has been ruled out. n If contamination is suspected the magenta strip is removed and placed in the bag with the victims clothing. n This supports law enforcement agencies in adhering to evidence collection protocols. n If contamination is not suspected, the strip may be removed and properly discarded.

Front Back n This portion of the tag provides a Personal Property Receipt for valuables belonging to victims that may be contaminated. n Place the valuables and the tag into a bag and seal it. n The triage tag being worn by the patient has the corresponding number for claiming these valuables once the incident has been mitigated.

Front Back n This portion of the triage tag is to be removed at the ambulance loading area to record the patients destination. n The name of the patient should be written on the back of this portion of the tag to expedite patient processing.

n This area of the tag is to record patient decontamination information, gross decon, secondary decon as well as the solutions used. n This information will be recorded prior to the patient leaving the decontamination reduction zone.

Agent Symbol Identification n Circle the category of the agent(s) contaminating the patients, if known:

Rapid Triage (START)

Body Map, Gender, Age n Mark the area of injury or exposure. n Enter the patients age. n Select the patients gender.

Document Vitals Signs & Treatment

Patient Information

Front Back n Split tear off tags. n One side stays with the patient tag n The other is collected by the “acting” Triage Unit Leader to obtain an accurate count of the injured.

Example of a split tear off tag (for an immediate patient) n Triage Tag goes with the patient. n This portion of the triage tag goes with the acting Triage Leader.

Hints When Using The Triage Tag n Before tearing along perforation area of triage tag, fold area that will be affected for easy removal. n If triage tag is likely be exposed to water, documentation should occur prior to getting wet. n Name or identification should be included on the back of Personnel Property Receipt /Evidence Tag