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   triage

   /ˈtriːɑːʒ/

   noun

   • 1. the preliminary assessment of patients or casualties in order to determine the urgency of their need for treatment and the nature of treatment required: "the clinic will be dedicated to the triage and treatment of patients with respiratory illnesses"
   • ▪ the process of determining the most important people or things from amongst a large number that require attention: "a system of educational triage that allows a few students to get help while the needs of others are neglected"

   verb

   • 1. conduct a preliminary assessment of (patients or casualties) in order to determine the urgency of their need for treatment and the nature of treatment required: "victims were triaged by paramedics before being transported to hospitals"

   Word Origin early 18th century (in the sense ‘the action of sorting items according to quality’): from French, from trier ‘separate out’. The current sense dates from the First World War, with reference to the military system of assessing the wounded on the battlefield.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRIAGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TRIAGE definition: 1. the process of quickly examining patients who are taken to a hospital in order to decide which…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › triageTriage Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of TRIAGE is the sorting of and allocation of treatment to patients and especially battle and disaster victims according to a system of priorities designed to maximize the number of survivors. How to use triage in a sentence.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › TriageTriage - Wikipedia

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   Triage separates the injured into four groups: The expectant who are beyond help; The injured who can be helped by immediate transportation; The injured whose transport can be delayed; Those with minor injuries who need help less urgently; Triage also sets priorities for evacuation and transport as follows: Deceased are left where ...

5. www.verywellhealth.com › medical-triage-and-how-it-works-2615132Triage: How It Works in a Hospital - Verywell Health

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   Mar 7, 2024 · Triage is the process used to assess patients' injuries or illnesses and determine the priority of care. Different levels of triage indicate who should get emergency medical attention first. Learn more about the different levels of triage and how the triage process works.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRIAGE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   TRIAGE meaning: 1. the process of quickly examining patients who are taken to a hospital in order to decide which…. Learn more.

7. econsult.net › blog › what-is-triageWhat is triage and why is it important? | NHS GP practices -...

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   Oct 15, 2020 · Triage means to decide the order of treatment of patients. It is essential for GP practices to triage patients so they can care for everyone.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › triageTRIAGE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   the principle or practice of sorting casualties in battle or disaster into categories of priority for treatment. the principle or practice of allocating limited resources, as of food or foreign aid, on a basis of expediency rather than according to moral principles or the needs of the recipients.