ATS category 1 – cardiac arrest — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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A 3-year-old is brought to the ED in cardiac arrest with ongoing CPR by paramedics. What is the appropriate triage category?

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Correct answer: D — Australasian triage scale (ATS) category 1

ATS category 1 (immediately life-threatening) is assigned to patients requiring immediate simultaneous assessment and treatment, including cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, and immediate risk to life. This patient requires immediate transfer to the resuscitation bay with no waiting time. The maximum waiting time for ATS 1 is 0 minutes (immediate).

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2023 – Triage CPG; Australasian College for Emergency Medicine – ATS Guidelines