Table 1. Examples of common Low-Acuity (PaedCTAS level 4 and 5) Presentations.
Complaint | PaedCTAS 4 Criteria | PaedCTAS 5 Criteria |
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Fever | Age>36 months, stable vital signs, non-toxic appearance | Not Applicable |
Nausea, Vomiting and/or Diarrhea | Stable vital signs, non-toxic appearance, no signs of dehydration but ongoing fluid loss or not tolerating oral rehydration | Chronic nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, normal vital signs |
Cough/Congestion | Acute cough, no respiratory distress, stable vital signs | Chronic cough, normal vital signs |
Ear Ache | Mild acute pain, non-toxic appearance | Chronic mild pain |
Rash | Localized cellulitis | Localized rash/irritation |
Abdominal Pain | Acute mild pain or chronic moderate pain | Chronic mild pain |
Head Injury | Minor head injury, no loss of consciousness | Not applicable |
Laceration | Simple laceration requires sutures/glue | Simple laceration does not require closure |
Extremity Injury | Acute injury, mild pain | Non-acute injury, mild pain |
PaedCTAS Paediatric Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale