To evaluate the application of modified triage sticker in the masscasualty triage.

A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 40 simulated patients who were admitted to the emergency department of Wujin hospital in June 3, 2016.40 patients were randomly divided into control group (n=20) and observation group (n=20) . Traditional triage label was used in the control group and modified triage stickerwas used in the observation group. Evaluation of the different effectsbetween the two kinds of labeling method in the masscasualty triage was made according to the shedding rate, wearing comfort, operating time and maximum storage per unit space.

There was no statistic difference in the the shedding rate between the 2 groups [0.0% (0/20) vs 10.0%(2/20)], P>0.05. Thewearing comfort of the observation group[100%(20/20)]was higher than that of the control group[75%(15/20 )], P<0.05. Comparing with the control group, observation group had a less operating time[(11.65±2.412)s vs (15.85±3.150) s] and a largermaximum storage[(201.20±2.168) vs (25.00±0.707)], andboth of the differences were statistically significant (P<0.001).

The modified triage sticker does help medical staff to save man power and time resources in the treatment on a mass casualty. It can improve the triage efficiency of treatment, maintain a good order of diagnosis and treatment and ensure the patients’ safety. It is worthy of popularization and application in the emergency diagnosis and treatment of patients in masscasualtes.