Table 2 General Discriminators for each category as per the Manchester Triage System [2]
Patient category | General discriminators |
|---|---|
Red | Airway compromise; inadequate breathing; exsanguinating haemorrhage; shock; currently fitting; unresponsive child |
Orange | Severe pain; uncontrollable major haemorrhage; altered consciousness level; hot child; very hot adult |
Yellow | Moderate pain; uncontrollable minor haemorrhage; history of unconsciousness; hot adult |
Green | Recent mild pain; warmth recent |
Blue | Recent mild pain; warmth recent |