Categorising children based on the triage criteria to their appropriate priority level. adapted from ‘clinical guidelines for major incidents and mass casualty events’ version 2, September 2020, NHS6
| Priority 1 (Immediate) | These are the most unwell or severely injured patients but for whom treatment and transfer can be lifesaving for example, major haemorrhage, open chest wounds |
| Priority 2 (Delayed) | Injured and unable to walk but can wait a short time for treatment for example, conscious with a head injury |
| Priority 3 (Minor) | Minor fractures or lacerations |
| Priority4 (Expectant) | Dead or obviously dying |