Comparative analysis of major incident triage tools in children: a UK population-based analysis.

James VassalloSaisakul ChernbumroongNabeela MalikYuanwei XuDamian KeeneGeorge GkoutosMark David Lyttle Jason Edward Smithnull null

Published in: Emergency medicine journal : EMJ (2021)

The SPTT and MPTT-24 outperform existing paediatric triage tools at identifying those patients requiring LSIs. This may necessitate a change in recommended practice. Further work is needed to determine the optimum method of paediatric major incident triage, but consideration should be given to simplifying major incident triage by the use of one generic tool (the MPTT-24) for adults and children.

Keyphrases

emergency department
cardiovascular disease
end stage renal disease
young adults
intensive care unit
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
primary care
healthcare
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
type diabetes
data analysis