Improving the Assessment and Triage of Patients with Mental Illness ...
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Appendix E<br />
Manchester <strong>Triage</strong> Algorithm for <strong>Mental</strong> <strong>Illness</strong><br />
Airway Compromise<br />
RED<br />
Inadequate Breathing<br />
Hypoglycaemia<br />
Altered Conscious Level<br />
High Risk <strong>of</strong> Harm to O<strong>the</strong>rs<br />
ORANGE<br />
High Risk <strong>of</strong> Self-Harm<br />
Significant<br />
Psychiatric History<br />
Moderate Risk <strong>of</strong><br />
Harm to O<strong>the</strong>rs<br />
YELLOW<br />
Adapted from: Mackway-Jones, K. (1997) Emergency<br />
Manchester <strong>Triage</strong> Group. B.M.J. Publishing Group: London.<br />
<strong>Triage</strong>.<br />
GREEN<br />
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