Triage in the Emergency Department | Mastering CTAS Explained

⏳ Every second counts in the Emergency Department. Who gets seen first? Who can wait? Triage is the frontline decision that saves lives. In this video, Dr. Amr Elmoheen (Consultant Emergency Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation & Clinical Associate Professor, Qatar University) breaks down Triage systems worldwide with a deep focus on the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS). 🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode: 🌍 The purpose of triage in emergency medicine ✅ What makes a good triage nurse (traits, cognitive skills, behavioral skills) 📊 Overview of triage systems across the world 🇨🇦 CTAS in detail – levels 1 to 5 explained 📉 1st order modifiers – vital signs (with real cut-off numbers) 🔄 2nd order modifiers – pain, mechanism of injury, clinical features 🩺 Practical examples & case scenarios for exam prep and OSCE success 💡 This is essential knowledge for: Medical students 🎓 Emergency residents 🩺 Nurses and healthcare providers 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Anyone preparing for Emergency Medicine exams or OSCEs 🔥 Call To Action (CTA): If you found this video helpful, don’t forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔, and SHARE it with your colleagues and study groups! 💬 Comment below: Which triage system do you use in your country? #EmergencyMedicine #Triage #CTAS #MedicalStudents #ERDoctors #OSCE #ExamPrep #MedicalEducation #EmergencyDepartment #CriticalCare