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June 17, 2022

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Dear EMS1 Member,

Triage, to determine next treatment steps, transport decisions and level of definitive care needed, is a part of every EMS call, especially mass casualty incidents.

In this EMS1 Daily eNewsletter, learn triage mnemonics, the latest guidelines for field triage, how to train both providers and community members to provide the first steps in a trauma patient’s care, and test your knowledge.

Stay safe and take care,

— Kerri Hatt
Editor-in-Chief, EMS1

FEATURED CONTENT

How to use SALT to triage MCI patients

By Rom Duckworth, BS, LP

Keeping patients moving toward definitive treatment through accurate triage of life threats is the key to EMS success at a mass casualty incident

Field Triage Guideline – A new look and important updates

By Michael Fraley, BS, BA, NRP

Learn what’s changed in the 2021 ACS FTG and how to implement the trauma triage guidelines

Quiz: How accurately can you apply the SALT triage method to MCI patients?

By Michael Fraley, BS, BA, NRP

Test your ability to apply the SALT triage method to a collection of simulated MCI patients

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Check out our open positions and apply to join a team that is passionate about serving public safety professionals and communities across the country.

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Quiz: How accurately can you triage 10 MCI patients?

By Limmer Education

Test your ability to apply the START algorithm to a collection of simulated MCI patients

On-Demand: When seconds count – Stop the bleed
EMS training in bleeding control must incorporate mass casualty incident plans and drills as well as the need to prioritize patient triage by injury severity, transport priority and the type of treatment – layperson or medical professional – that is required.

How to practice the EMS response to an MCI

By Rom Duckworth, BS, LP

Regularly reviewing and practicing MCI skills will make sure EMS personnel are ready to act when a major incident happens

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