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START Triage for a chemical leak

Built for students learning it for a class or exam. See the concept move instead of memorizing formulas — and check your homework intuition. Simulate a chemical leak live below — adjust the inputs and watch it respond, right in your browser.

START TriageLive
Triage category
YELLOW
Delayed

Controls

Can the patient walk?
Is the patient breathing?

Presets

Respirations / min
24 /min
Perfusion (radial pulse / cap refill <2s)
Mental status (obeys commands)

Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment sorts mass-casualty patients in under 60 seconds each using RPM: Respirations, Perfusion, Mental status. Training reference only — follow your agency protocol and medical direction.

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Data Inspector

RR trigger>30/min
Perfusioncap refill 2s
StandardSTART adult

Triage criterion

Reading this result: RPM checks pass (RR 24/min, perfusion adequate, follows commands), so the patient is DELAYED (YELLOW).

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Frequently asked questions

Is this good for students?
Yes — this version of "START Triage for a chemical leak" is framed for students learning it for a class or exam. See the concept move instead of memorizing formulas — and check your homework intuition.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in any modern browser, free, with no account required.