Table 3: Prioritization of casualties (n = 427).
|
Variable (n = 427) |
Frequency |
Percent |
|
Priority for transfer to the health facility |
|
|
|
Those with no apparent injury or with minor injuries |
16 |
3.7% |
|
Those seriously injured but have a reasonable chance of survival |
352 |
82.4% |
|
Deceased or those with serious head or chest injuries |
9 |
2.1% |
|
All patients |
50 |
11.7% |
|
Destination determinant |
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|
Others |
309 |
72.4% |
|
Ambulance team |
118 |
27.6% |