Background It is argued that many older trauma patients are under-triaged in prehospital
care which may adversely affect their outcomes. This systematic review aimed to assess …

This work details the process of developing the updated field triage guideline, the supporting
evidence, and the final version of the 2021 National Guideline for the Field Triage of Injured …

Abstract Objectives The Field Triage Guidelines (FTG) are used across North America to
identify seriously injured patients for transport to appropriate level trauma centers, with a …

BACKGROUND Older adults with major trauma are frequently undertriaged, increasing the
risk of preventable morbidity and mortality. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate …

Background Pre-hospital identification of major trauma in elderly patients is key for delivery
of optimal care, however triage of this group is challenging. Elderly-specific triage criteria …

Abstract Objectives The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's field triage guidelines
(FTG) are routinely used by emergency medical services personnel for triaging injured …

Background The proportion of older adults with major trauma is increasing. High-quality care
for this population requires accurate and effective prehospital trauma triage decisions …

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Background and objective There is increasing recognition of the importance of prehospital
trauma care for older patients, but little systematic research to guide practice. We aimed to …

Caring for older people is an important part of prehospital practice, including appropriate
triage and transportation decisions. However, prehospital triage criteria are designed to …