The St.Emlyn’s Podcast
Ep 257 - Ten Second Triage with Sean Brayford Harris at Tactical Trauma 24
Jan 22, 2025
In this engaging chat, Sean Brayford Harris, a paramedic and interoperability development officer, reveals the groundbreaking 10-second triage tool designed for high-stress emergency situations. He discusses the flaws of traditional triage methods and the importance of cross-agency collaboration among emergency services. Harris highlights how this intuitive tool assists non-medical responders in assessing casualties swiftly and effectively, ultimately improving outcomes and reducing distress for all involved.
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Quick takeaways
- The 10 Second Triage Tool simplifies the triage process for non-medical responders, enhancing efficiency in chaotic emergency situations.
- Cross-agency collaboration fosters a cohesive response strategy, mitigating stress and improving overall patient care outcomes in major incidents.
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Understanding the Need for Change in Triage Systems
The previous approach to major incident triage, known as sieve and sort, relied heavily on physiological indicators, which posed challenges in real-world scenarios. These traditional methods were often complicated by the stress and chaos encountered by first responders during critical incidents, making it difficult to perform necessary assessments accurately. Recognizing these limitations, there was a clear need for change to improve accuracy and usability in triage, especially among non-clinical emergency responders like police officers. The push for a new tool was driven by the understanding that better decision-making aids were needed to assist responders in urgent situations, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.
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