Definitions

1. noun

The process of categorizing patients or casualties based on the severity of their injuries or conditions, to determine the order in which they should be treated.

“The hospital’s emergency department implemented a triage system to prioritize the treatment of patients.”

2. verb

To categorize or prioritize something, especially in a situation where resources are limited.

“The nurse had to triage the patients in the emergency room, deciding which ones needed immediate attention.”

3. noun

A set of priorities or classifications, often used in emergency medicine or disaster response.

“The triage chart helped the medical team to quickly identify the most critical patients.”