ER Triage Checklist
Rapid intake checklist to keep critical cases moving quickly and safely.
Triage Checklist
- -Primary survey: airway, breathing, circulation
- -Rapid vitals: TPR, mucous membranes, capillary refill time
- -Pain and mentation score
- -Immediate stabilization needs (oxygen, IV access, fluids)
- -Point-of-care glucose and lactate when indicated
- -Known toxins or ingestion timing
- -FAST scan or focused ultrasound if unstable
- -Owner communication: estimate, consent, and timeline
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VetGeni Clinical Content Team
Veterinary Content Team
VetGeni
Reviewed by
Dr. Christopher Tiller, DVM
Founder & Emergency Veterinarian
VetGeni
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