GOAL OF TRIAGE:

• To rapidly identify patients with urgent, life threatening conditions.
• To determine the most appropriate treatment area for patients presenting to the ED.
• To decrease congestion in emergency treatment areas.
• To provide ongoing assessment of patients.
• To provide information to patients and families regarding services expected care and waiting times.
• To contribute information that helps to define departmental policy.

PPP Mohd Helmi Bin Yazid
Assistant Medical Officer U44
Hospital Tuanku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan