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This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of the START triage method during traumatic mass casualty incidents and how it is influenced by responder variables.

March 25, 2026Prehospital and Disaster Medicine

Triage Accuracy of START Method in Traumatic Mass Casualty Incidents (MCI)

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YLYu Chi LiaoTzu Chi Foundation HCHui Ying Chang JHJue Chuan HuangTzu Chi University

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Assesses triage accuracy in mass casualty incidents, suggesting improved training may enhance responder performance.

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This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of the START triage method during traumatic mass casualty incidents and how it is influenced by responder variables.
Utilized AI-generated images of injured patients for simulation.
Participants included nurses, physicians, and EMTs with varied experience.
Participants triaged 30 simulated patients in 30 minutes based on START criteria.
Provided materials for hemorrhage control and airway management during simulations.
Participants achieved an average triage accuracy rate of 93.71%.
Accuracies by category were: green (94%), yellow (96%), red (89%), and black (100%).
Experienced responders performed better, particularly in critical triage categories.

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Liao et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c37b62b34aaaeb1a67dc57 https://doi.org/10.1017/s1049023x26102842

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