Triage psychological

Psychological triage, crisis intervention, psychological support... 

Early intervention provides an opportunity for psychological triage and identification of those who may be at particular risk for adverse reactions. 

Encourage incorporation into the hospital-specific disaster plan of ABA-recommended triage plan for burn casualty mass disaster situations and provide outpatient care for nonintubated patients with burns covering <20% TBSA also, address issues of communication with families, psychological support needs, and media control. 

If psychological triage is not done, and symptoms are delayed 6 months after the disaster or persist for at least 6 months without treatment, the prognosis is likely to be worse (Alexander, 1990). 

Conduct research on the principles of triaging— especially the psychological impact on nurses during a mass casuaity event. 

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