ATS 1 – cardiac arrest — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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A 3-year-old arrives in cardiac arrest with ongoing CPR. What triage category?

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Correct answer: E — ATS category 1

ATS 1: immediately life-threatening. Cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, immediate risk to life. Maximum wait time: 0 minutes.

Reference: ACEM – ATS Guidelines; RCH Melbourne – 2023