NHS Ten Second Triage (TST) Slap Bands - P3 Green (Delayed Care)

The NHS Ten Second Triage (TST) Slap Bands have been specifically developed for the rapid identification of casualties during mass casualty incidents, providing a simple and effective way to prioritise patient care. This listing is for the P3 Green (Delayed Care) Ten Second Triage (TST) Slap Band, designed for individuals who require medical attention but not urgently and are able to walk to receive treatment.

The findings from the Manchester Arena incident highlighted the need for new and more efficient methods of managing major incidents involving large numbers of casualties. As a result, the Ten Second Triage (TST) tool has evolved into a system that can be utilised by anyone responding to a major incident, providing essential care and triage to casualties before the NHS clinical response teams arrive.

The P3 Green TST Slap Band has been designed to support first responders and non-medical professionals who are first on the scene, allowing them to focus on assessing and prioritising casualties efficiently based on their condition. By using these bands, responders can ensure that casualties receive the appropriate level of care without unnecessary delay.

NHS Ten Second Triage (TST) Slap Band Chart:

• Priority Level 1 - Immediate Care (Red Band): Requires lifesaving treatment immediately for time-critical, life-threatening injuries.
• Priority Level 2 - Urgent Care (Yellow Band): Requires significant intervention as soon as possible. Injured or unwell and unable to walk.
• Priority Level 3 - Delayed Care (Green Band): Requires medical intervention but with no urgency. Able to walk to treatment.
• Not Breathing (Silver Band): Indicates that no breathing has been detected.

Efficient and Effective Triage

The Ten Second Triage (TST) tool is designed to be quick, simple, and highly effective in prioritising large numbers of casualties. It allows responders to rapidly identify those requiring immediate lifesaving interventions, such as controlling severe bleeding or opening the airway—key actions that can maximise patient survival during the critical early stages of injury.

Using the TST slap bands alongside the Ten Second Triage (TST) chart ensures that responders have a structured approach to managing casualties, providing immediate focus on the condition of each individual.

Ideal for Non-Medical Professionals

The Ten Second Triage (TST) tool is specifically designed to assist non-medical professionals who may be the first to respond at the scene of a major incident involving mass casualties. It enables a rapid and organised triage process, which helps to prioritise care until clinical response teams are in place.

This tool is indispensable for public services such as the Police and Fire Service and is also suitable for use by other emergency response teams, including First Responders, Search & Rescue Teams, and the Coastguard.

Key Features:

• User-friendly design: Ensures effortless and quick application of the slap bands during a high-pressure situation.
• Compatible with thick clothing: Designed to be effective even when applied to patients wearing multiple layers of clothing.
• Simple removal and replacement: Easily removed and replaced as required, enabling a smooth triage process.
• High visibility: The bands are clearly visible in all environments, including low light conditions, helping to quickly identify priority levels.
• Reflective design: Enhanced visibility under various lighting conditions, such as torchlight, ensuring responders can easily locate the bands during night time or low-visibility situations.
• Meets NHS standards: Designed according to NHS guidance on size and colour (300mm x 50mm).
• Cost-effective solution: Provides exceptional value compared to other alternatives on the market.
• Durable and reusable: Made to be robust and suitable for multiple uses, ensuring a long lifespan.
• Convenient storage: The slap bands can be conveniently rolled for compact storage when not in use.

The NHS Ten Second Triage (TST) P3 Green Slap Band is an essential resource for managing mass casualty situations, providing first responders with an efficient way to categorise casualties and allocate care. Its user-friendly and highly visible design ensures that even non-medical personnel can perform triage effectively, making it a must-have for emergency services, including police, fire, and search and rescue teams.