Australasian Triage Scale: A Clinical Tool for Patient Assessment and Treatment
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The Australasian Triage Scale is a clinical tool used to determine the maximum waiting time for medical assessments and treatment of patients. It helps healthcare professionals to conduct proper treatment and patient assessment. The ATS system was developed to provide priorities to patients admitted in emergency departments. The assessment generally takes very less time and within 10 minutes it is esteemed to deliver accurate results regarding patient conditions. The ATS level 3 and 4 seems equal if the categorical instructions are followed and enhances confusion related to the process. Matt's category in the given case study will be category 1 of the ATS scale.