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ASTM F 1653 Document Information:
Title
Standard Guide for Scope of Performance of Triage in a Prehospital Environment
ASTM International
Publication Date:
Oct 10, 1995
Scope:
This guide covers minimum requirements for the scope of
performance for individuals who perform triage at an emergency
medical incident involving multiple casualties in a pre-hospital
environment.
This guide acknowledges objectives based on an individual's
required knowledge of signs and symptoms, patient assessment and
basic life support.
Operating within the framework of this guide may expose
personnel to hazardous materials, procedures, and equipment. For
additional information see Practice F 1031, Guides F 1219, F 1253,
F 1285, F 1287, F 1288, F 1489 and F 1651.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary
statements, see Footnote 3.2
2 Most recent "Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care," as reprinted from the
Journal of the American Medical Association, available
from American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX
75231.
Keywords:
- emergency medical service (EMS)
- incident command system (ICS)
- triage
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