Triage Algorithms for Mass-Casualty Bioterrorism: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To understand existing triage algorithms, propose improvement measures through comparison to better deal with mass-casualty incidents caused by bioterrorism.

Study design

Systematic review.

Methods

Medline, Scopus and Web of Science were searched up to January 2022. The studies investigating triage algorithms for mass-casualty bioterrorism. Quality assessment was performed using the International Narrative Systematic Assessment tool. Data extractions were performed by four reviewers.

Results

Of the 475 titles identified in the search, 10 studies were included. There were four studies on triage algorithms for most bioterrorism events, four studies on triage algorithms for anthrax and two studies on triage algorithms for mental or psychosocial problems

SUBMITTER: Zhao F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10049471 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature