Reference protocol

START TRIAGE — FLOWCHART

Version May 20, 2022

Is the scene safe?
NO
Withdraw and contact
the appropriate authorities
YES
📞 Call 911 — Emergency services + AED
Is the victim able to walk on their own?
GREEN

Can tolerate extended wait
YES
NO
Open the airway
(head-tilt chin-lift or jaw-thrust maneuver)
then verify the victim's breathing
Does the victim have spontaneous breathing?
NO
Administer five (5) rescue breaths
Does the victim have spontaneous breathing?
NO
BLACK

Very low chance of survival
YES
RED

Life-threatening, but survivable
YES
Does the victim have a radial (brachial) pulse?
NO
RED

Life-threatening, but survivable
YES
Check the victim's level of consciousness
Adult: obeys simple commands?
Child: appropriate reaction?
NO
Is hemorrhage present?
YES
Control hemorrhage quickly
RED

Life-threatening
NO
RED

Life-threatening
YES
Is this a child?
YES
Check brachial pulse
YELLOW

Minimal wait
NO
YELLOW

Minimal wait