The 2021 National Guideline for the Field Triage of Injured Patients was released by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma in 2022 and adopted by New York State in February 2023. We recognize the importance of field triage and the vital role EMS plays to identify the most seriously injured patients in need of specialized trauma care. The guideline is intended to provide EMS with a resource to guide patient destinations for those with traumatic injuries. Through guided discussion and case-based scenarios, we will review the substantive changes to the National Guideline for the Field Triage of Injured Patients.
