CDC and National Expert Panel Promote Revised Field Triage Guidelines of Trauma Patients

by Barbara Kram, Editor | January 23, 2009

The Decision Scheme has been endorsed by many professional organizations and associations. It was included in the 2006 versions of the American College of Surgeons' Resources for the Optimal Care of the Injured Patient, and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians' Prehospital Trauma Care Life Support manual for EMS practitioners.

The revised guidelines are in line with the 2006 Institute of Medicine report on the state of emergency care. The report envisioned a highly coordinated emergency services system that assures that each patient receives the most appropriate care, at the optimal location, with the minimum delay.

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With additional funding from NHTSA, CDC is developing a companion educational initiative for local EMS medical directors, state EMS directors, public health officials, and EMS providers. Educational materials will be tailored to meet the needs of their communities and include: a user's guide, poster and pocket card of the Decision Scheme, a slide presentation for use in trainings, and the MMWR article that includes continuing education opportunities.

Information and free downloads are available from CDC at www.cdc.gov/FieldTriage. For a complete copy of the MMWR report, please visit www.cdc.gov/mmwr. For more information about CDC's work in injury and violence prevention, please link to: www.cdc.gov/injury.

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