JumpSTART Pediatrics

 

Able to walk relocate to a certain area?

 

  • Yes

 

    • Minor

 

      • Secondary Triage

 

      • Non-ambulatory patients are then assessed

 

  • No

 

Spontaneous Breathing?

 

  • No

 

    • position airway

 

Breathing?

 

  • Yes

 

    • Immediate

 

  • No

 

Palpable Pulse?

 

  • No

 

    • Expectant

 

  • Yes

 

    • 5 Rescue Breaths

 

Spontaneous Breathing?

 

  • Yes

 

    • Immediate

 

  • No

 

    • Expectant

 

Respiratory Rate?

 

  • <15 or > 45/min

 

    • Immediate

 

  • 15-45/min

 

Palpable Pulse?

 

  • No

 

    • Immediate

 

  • Yes

 

AVPU

 

Inappropriate "P" (e.g. posturing) or Unresponsive?

 

  • Yes

 

    • Immediate

 

"A", "V", or "P" appropriate?

 

  • Yes

 

    • Delayed

 

 

  • Use JumpSTART if the patient appears to be a child.

 

  • Use the Adult System, such as the START, if the Patient appears to be a young adult.