Anaesthetists Handbook - MEDICAL EDUCATION at University ...

Major Incident ProcedureStaff assembly pointDermatology department, lower ground floor; extensions 26308 and26307.Triage category definitionsImmediate P1Casualties with life threatening conditions. Thesecasualties will be taken to Resuscitation.Urgent P2 Casualties who need to be seen within 30minutes. These casualties will be taken to majors.Children will go the paediatric observation area.Delayed P3DOAExpectantCasualties with conditions which are less severe;the ‘walking wounded’. These casualties will betaken to Minors waiting area/cubicles. Childrenwill go to the paediatric waiting area.Dead on Arrival.The expectant category represents patients whowill die even if they receive optimal treatment. Tobe transferred to the Day Surgery Unit to be caredfor. Children will go to ward 16.Senior resident anaesthetist (action card 17)On being advised, ‘Major incident standby’ you will:• Personally acknowledge receipt of message by talking toSwitchboard at University Hospital.• Contact the Major Incident Control Centre at University Hospitaland receive a briefing with regard to the incident. Extension26253 or DDI 024 7696 6253.On being advised, ‘Major incident declared – activate plan’ you will dothe above and:• Assess the situation and coordinate with the general consultanton call the workload and allocation of staff during the incident.Anaesthetists Handbook January 2010 241