Table 1 Patient classification by patient acuity category*
From: Forecasting daily attendances at an emergency department to aid resource planning
Patient acuity category | Description |
|---|---|
P1 | Patients of resuscitation, cardiovascular collapse or imminent danger of collapse, required to be attended to without a moment's delay |
P2 | Patients of non-resuscitation, major emergency or ill and non-ambulant or having severe symptoms and trolley based |
P3 | Patients of minor emergency or ambulant with mild to moderate symptoms |