Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
triage
noun
/trɪˈɑːʒ/
Definition
The process of prioritizing or sorting patients based on the severity of their condition and the urgency of their need for care.
Examples
- In the emergency room, nurses must quickly triage incoming patients to ensure those in critical condition are treated first.
- The disaster response team had to triage victims to provide immediate care to the most severely injured.
Meaning
Triage is commonly used in medical settings to determine the order in which patients receive treatment.
Synonyms
- Prioritization
- Sorting
- Assessment
