In the START adult triage algorithm, which mnemonic helps recall key criteria for triage?
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Correct answer: RPM-30-2-Can-Do (Respirations, Perfusion, Mental status)
In START triage, RPM-30-2-CanDo helps categorize patients quickly: respirations over 30/min, cap refill >2 seconds, inability to follow commands.
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