In START triage, what is the first step in triaging multiple patients?

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In START triage, what is the first step in triaging multiple patients?

In START triage, the first step is a quick walk test to separate those who can move to safety from those who cannot. If a person can walk to a designated area, they’re categorized as a minor (green) and moved aside, which speeds up the overall triage of many patients. This rapid sorting frees responders to focus on non-ambulatory victims who may need life-saving care immediately. The other actions—checking airway, performing a full head-to-toe exam, or notifying medical control—are part of later assessment or management steps and aren’t how START begins.

In START triage, the first step is a quick walk test to separate those who can move to safety from those who cannot. If a person can walk to a designated area, they’re categorized as a minor (green) and moved aside, which speeds up the overall triage of many patients. This rapid sorting frees responders to focus on non-ambulatory victims who may need life-saving care immediately. The other actions—checking airway, performing a full head-to-toe exam, or notifying medical control—are part of later assessment or management steps and aren’t how START begins.

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