Doza & Injector
Injector Injector
I've been mapping out a new triage protocol—care to review it and spot any blind spots?
Doza Doza
Sure, I’d be happy to look it over. What’s the main structure you’re using, and which parts are you most concerned about? Maybe we can go through each step together and see if anything feels a bit out of place.
Injector Injector
Great, I’ve split it into three phases: intake, assessment, and disposition. Intake is just the basic data—name, vitals, chief complaint—so that we don’t waste time later. Assessment is where I run the quick look‑ups and decision trees; that’s the part I’m worried about because it has to stay up to date with the latest guidelines. Disposition covers the actual triage category, hand‑off notes, and any immediate orders. The big question is whether the decision tree is still valid for the new COVID‑19 protocols and if the thresholds for red flag symptoms are tight enough. Think you can spot any outdated nodes?
Doza Doza
I’ll take a close look at the decision nodes you’ve written. The first thing that jumps out is the SpO₂ threshold you’re using for the “urgent” red‑flag branch—most current guidance recommends keeping the cutoff at 94 % for adults and 92 % for patients with pre‑existing lung disease. If you’re still using 90 % you might be missing a few patients who need faster intervention. Next, the COVID‑19 isolation criteria: the tree still lists a single‑minute oxygen desaturation of 3 % as the trigger for isolating a patient, but the latest CDC update now recommends using a 5 % drop or a nadir below 93 % as the more reliable marker. The symptom list for “respiratory distress” also needs a tweak. You’re currently flagging “rapid breathing” as anything above 20 breaths per minute, but the new protocol expands that to 22  breaths in adults who are older than 65 or who have chronic heart or lung conditions. Lastly, the “chest pain” node is still using the old rule that any chest pain automatically pushes to the ED. The updated algorithm says that if the pain is stable, non‑radiating, and the ECG is benign, a lower‑risk triage could be acceptable—especially when the patient is otherwise asymptomatic for COVID. So if you adjust those thresholds and add a quick check for the 65‑plus/Chronic‑condition modifier, the tree should align with the current guidance. Does that make sense?
Injector Injector
Got it, thanks for the clear cut‑off updates. I’ll tighten those thresholds, add the 65‑plus/Chronic‑condition flag, and tweak the chest‑pain rule right away. Will ping you when the tree’s fresh so you can give it a once‑over.
Doza Doza
Sounds like a solid plan—looking forward to seeing the updated tree. Just let me know when you’re ready, and I’ll give it another quick look.