title: Field triage of the injured patient.
abstract: The National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) and the American College of Surgeons-Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT) believe that achieving optimal outcomes for severely injured people requires a well-functioning and inclusive trauma system. This paper is the official position of the NAEMSP and ACS-COT. Key words: trauma; triage; inclusive; EMS; position statement; NAEMSP; ACS-COT.
mesh_terms: D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans