reference

triage

not qualified, to be checked



1.

	if patient appears pale and unsteady on their feet, offer them food (2 chicken sandwiches and 1 medium 

		sized cup of orange juice)


	the patient should recover strength over about 15 minutes. Determine their general situation after this 

		time, also offer more sandwiches


	if the patient refuses the food, they are probably in category 4.




2.	Injury

		car accidents, general accidents etc.


		to be seen by a doctor within 15 to 20 minutes if possible

		
		make sure that the patient is able to breath normally (they are not choking on something)


		ensure that they can lie down if desired (a bed with a hard surface, 4 feet above the ground. check

			height and format, slightly deforming mattress)



3.	Illness

		existing major or minor illness

		may be a scheduled meeting to get more medication, or a significant deterioration in their condition

		
		sudden or severe deterioration in condition 				within 15 minutes 

		regular meeting, administrative purpose (certificate, etc)		within 45 minutes 





4. 	unexpected event (has occurred)


		heart attack, shock, etc.

		
		patient appears normal however is confused or indicates that something is wrong


		to be seen immediately





