Preliminary study of triage for wounded persons in nuclear and radiation accidents

Objective: To provide suggestions for ensuring a rational and orderly field medical emergency rescue, and minimizing the hazards of nuclear and radiation accidents. Methods: According to domestic and foreign laws, regulations and standards, combined with the experience of our research involving in nuclear medicine and radiation accident emergency preparedness and response, the study of triage for wounded persons was carried out. Results: Characteristics of wounded persons in nuclear and radiation accidents were clarified, and the classification principle, labeling and methods were initially proposed. Conclusion: The triage method would play an active role in scientific classification and orderly rescue for wounded persons in nuclear and radiation accidents. (authors)