Description
NHS Ten Second Triage Pack
The NHS Ten Second Triage Pack UK is a casualty labelling system based on the official Ten Second Triage Tool (TST) used by UK emergency services for rapid triage and prioritisation of casualties at major incidents. After assessing patients using the TST flowchart, responders can quickly assign and communicate priority status using colour-coded slap bands and durable reference cards.
Designed for intuitive use in chaotic environments, this pack helps you mark casualties according to the NHS TST categories such as Priority 1 (Immediate), Priority 2 (Urgent), Priority 3 (Delayed) and Not Breathing — ensuring clear visual identification that can be understood instantly by other responders on scene.
Trusted by UK SAR volunteers and multi-agency responders for structured casualty labelling and incident clarity.
What’s Included
Reinforced red folder designed for triage equipment and labels
5 × each slap band colour (20 bands total):
Red (P1 – Immediate)
Yellow (P2 – Urgent)
Green (P3 – Delayed)
Silver (Not Breathing)
2 × weatherproof PVC Ten Second Triage Tool cards for quick reference and recording
Who It’s For
Ideal for:
Search & Rescue teams
First responders and incident crews
Police, fire and multi-agency personnel at mass casualty or major incidents
Training and emergency preparedness kits
Features
Durable, reinforced triage folder with secure Velcro closure
High-visibility colour coded slap bands for casualty categorisation
Fully weatherproof PVC TST reference cards
Bands sized to NHS guidance for visibility and adherence in varied conditions
Rollable, compact storage — ready for rapid deployment
Why It Matters
Effective incident triage isn’t just about deciding who needs help first — it’s about communicating that decision rapidly and reliably to your team and incoming responders. The Ten Second Triage system prioritises casualties based on walking ability, breathing and other key observations within seconds, enabling fast, actionable decisions on scene. This pack gives you the tools to label and track those decisions visually — reducing ambiguity and improving the flow of casualty management during multi-casualty events.
