TRIAGE IGD RSCM

Summary

This video provides an insightful look into the triage process at IGD RSCM. It explains how patients are categorized based on the severity of their condition. The first category is 'Resuscitation,' for life-threatening cases, requiring immediate attention. The second category is 'Urgency,' for patients with serious but non-immediate threats who may need prompt medical intervention. The third category is 'Non-Urgency,' for less severe cases that don’t pose an immediate risk but still require medical evaluation. The video highlights how patients are prioritized based on urgency, with waiting times varying accordingly.

Takeaways

• 😀 Triage in the Emergency Department (IGD) is used to assess patients based on the severity of their condition.
• 😀 There are three main categories in the triage process: Resuscitation, Urgency, and Non-Urgency.
• 😀 The Resuscitation category includes patients with life-threatening conditions and they are treated immediately in the Red Zone.
• 😀 Urgency patients are those with severe symptoms that can worsen without timely treatment, and they are treated within 30 minutes.
• 😀 Non-Urgency patients have mild conditions that do not threaten life and can safely wait for treatment until staff is available.
• 😀 Resuscitation patients receive immediate and multidisciplinary care to stabilize them.
• 😀 Urgency patients may experience conditions like severe pain, difficulty breathing, or uncontrolled nausea and vomiting.
• 😀 Non-Urgency patients may suffer from conditions like mild fever or minor infections that do not require urgent intervention.
• 😀 The system ensures that patients in critical conditions (Resuscitation) are prioritized over those with less severe issues (Urgency and Non-Urgency).
• 😀 In cases where there are more patients than available staff, Resuscitation patients are treated first, followed by Urgency patients, then Non-Urgency patients.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the triage system in the Emergency Department (IGD) at RSCM?

The triage system is designed to prioritize patients based on the severity of their condition, ensuring that those who need immediate care receive it first.

How many categories are there in the triage system at RSCM?

There are three categories: Resuscitation, Urgency, and Non-Urgency.

What defines the 'Resuscitation' category in triage?

The 'Resuscitation' category includes patients who arrive with life-threatening conditions that require immediate medical attention.

What is the maximum waiting time for patients in the 'Urgency' category?

Patients in the 'Urgency' category can wait up to 30 minutes before receiving treatment.

What types of conditions are categorized as 'Urgency'?

Conditions such as severe pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, difficulty urinating, sudden vision or hearing loss, and continuous breathing problems are considered 'Urgency'.

What happens when there are more patients than available medical staff in the IGD?

In such cases, patients in the Resuscitation category are treated immediately, while those in the Urgency category may have to wait up to 30 minutes, and Non-Urgency patients may wait longer.

What is the 'Non-Urgency' category in triage?

The 'Non-Urgency' category includes patients who have conditions that do not pose an immediate risk but still require a medical assessment to ensure their safety before discharge.

Can you provide examples of conditions categorized as 'Non-Urgency'?

Examples of 'Non-Urgency' conditions include fever, respiratory tract infections, and gastrointestinal issues.

Why is it important to have a triage system in the Emergency Department?

A triage system ensures that the most critical patients receive care first, optimizing the use of medical resources and improving patient outcomes.

What happens to patients in the 'Non-Urgency' category if there are many patients in the IGD?

Patients in the 'Non-Urgency' category may have to wait longer for their medical assessment compared to more urgent cases.