The old adage, “The hurrier we go, the behinder we get,” comes to mind when reviewing the triage tips shared by Virginie Wurlod, Dr. Vet. Med., DACVECC, DECVECC. Organizing the veterinary ER and shoring up procedures ensures the hospital staff is ready for any emergency. Consider using the tips here to review and update criteria, the physical area, supplies and refresh staff training efforts.
An efficient and quick triage should be implemented on every emergency patient presented to a veterinary facility, allowing for rapid identification of the urgent problems and the ability to provide immediate treatment of potential life-threatening conditions.” – Virginie Wurlod, Dr. vet. Med., DACVECC, DECVECC
Source: Veterinary Practice News, November 1, 2023. Link.
INSIGHTS: It is easy to assume all the veterinary team knows the triage procedures. However, considering the staff turnover and relief personnel used in the last two or more years, a little extra effort to update the triage system is warranted.