accident

Priority 1

Priority 1

priority 1

priority 1

priority 1

priority 2

priority 3

priority 6

PRIORITY 6

​Sudden collapse or unexplained fall

Assault including a stabbing or shooting or an assault using another weapon

Injuries caused by a motor vehicle accident> 60km/h or pedestrian/cyclist >30km/h) otherwise discuss with nurse or GP

Fall from greater than the patient's own height 

Suspected spinal injury

Head injuries - where there has been a loss of consciousness or persistent dizziness and/or vomiting

Limb Injury - if the limb is deformed or not in normal alignment or is pale compared to the other limb or there is a loss of function or feeling in the limb or the patient cannot bear weight/walk; this is highly suggestive of referral directly to an Emergency Department.

Worker's Compensation (injury first report)

Back Pain - associated with an accident (e.g. fall, MVA, lifting) provided the patient has no loss of feeling or function in a limb and no loss of bladder or bowel control.