Scand J Trauma Resus
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Scand J Trauma Resus · Dec 2017
Impact of systolic blood pressure limits on the diagnostic value of triage algorithms.
Major incidents are characterized by a lack of resources compared to an overwhelming number of casualties, requiring a prioritization of medical treatment. Triage algorithms are an essential tool for prioritizing the urgency of treatment for patients, but the evidence to support one over another is very limited. We determined the influence of blood pressure limits on the diagnostic value of triage algorithms, considering if pulse should be palpated centrally or peripherally. ⋯ As a consequence, it might be important in which location pulses are palpated according to the algorithm at hand during triage of patients.