Table 1 Triage vignettes and expected triage category

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35-year-old male with a known history of lumbar disk herniation, presents with worsening pain since 7 hours without injury. Complaining of sphincter dysfunction, pain 7/10.

2

2

60-year-old male presents with chest pain after passing high-voltage electricity at work. Duration of contact seconds, no entry-exit point.

1

3

20 year-old male, tall and thin, presents with sudden onset of chest pain in the left and a feeling of not “filling the lungs with air”. Normal vital signs.

2

4

25-year-old female is evacuated with police escort due to reported violent behavior. During triage after calm and respectful dialogue, she calms down, however she remains relatively agitated. Unknown psychiatric history. She is safe for herself and people around her. Normal vital signs.

2

5

50 year-old male presents due to a bike accident, 8 hours previously - he was wearing a helmet. Without loss of consciousness- asymptomatic - with abrasions of the upper right extremity- he is receiving anticoagulants. Normal vital signs.

2

6

82 year-old female presents with haematochezia. Last major haematochezia during transport to the hospital.

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