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ASTM F 1653 : 1995 : R2020

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Standard Guide for Scope of Performance of Triage in a Prehospital Environment

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English

Published date

17-11-2020

€49.35
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Committee
F 30
DocumentType
Guide
Pages
3
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

1.1This guide covers minimum requirements for the scope of performance for individuals who perform triage at an emergency medical incident involving multiple casualties in a pre-hospital environment.

1.2This guide acknowledges objectives based on an individual's required knowledge of signs and symptoms, patient assessment, and basic life support.

1.3Operating within the framework of this guide may expose personnel to hazardous materials, procedures, and equipment. For additional information see Practice F1031 and Guides F1219, F1253, F1285, F1287, F1288, F1489 and F1651.

1.4This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see Footnote 2.2

1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM F 1253 : 1990 Guide for Training the Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) to Perform Patient Secondary Assessment (Withdrawn 1999)
ASTM F 1031 : 2013 Standard Practice for Training the Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) (Withdrawn 2022)
ASTM F 1285 : 2022 Standard Guide for Training the Emergency Medical Technician to Perform Patient Examination Techniques
ASTM F 1285 : 2013 Standard Guide for Training the Emergency Medical Technician to Perform Patient Examination Techniques (Withdrawn 2022)
ASTM F 1031 : 2022 Standard Practice for Training the Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)
ASTM F 1489 : 1993 Standard Guide for Performance of Patient Assessment by the Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic) (Withdrawn 2002)
ASTM F 1287 : 1990 : R1996 Standard Guide for Scope of Performance of First Responders Who Provide Emergency Medical Care

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