During each revision, the Decision Scheme was evaluated by a subcommittee of ACS-COT, which analyzed the available literature, considered expert opinion, and developed recommendations regarding additions and deletions to the Decision Scheme.
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During each revision, the Decision Scheme was evaluated by a subcommittee of ACS-COT, which analyzed the available literature, considered expert opinion, and developed recommendations regarding additions and deletions to the Decision Scheme.
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In 2005, with financial support from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ), CDC convened a series of meetings of the National Expert Panel on Field Triage ( the Panel ) to guide the 2006 revision of the Decision Scheme.
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For example, the Decision Scheme may be modified to a specific environment ( densely urban or extremely rural ), to resources available ( presence or absence of a specialized pediatric trauma center ), or at the discretion of the local EMS medical director.
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The Panel had multiple objectives, including providing a vigorous review of the available evidence supporting the Decision Scheme, assisting with the dissemination of the revised scheme and the underlying rationale to the larger public health and acute injury care community, emphasizing the need for additional research in field triage, and establishing an evidence and decision base for future revisions.
