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Adult Triage Reference Card (Australasian Triage Scale)
Adult Triage Reference Card (Australasian Triage Scale)
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Triage requires rapid clinical judgement and accurate prioritisation — but remembering timeframes, urgency categories, and clinical indicators can feel challenging, especially in busy emergency settings.
This reference card provides a clear guide to the Australasian Triage Scale (ATS), helping you classify patients correctly and respond to clinical urgency with confidence.
Whether you're preparing for emergency department placement, working in acute care settings, or learning triage principles, this card supports safe and structured patient prioritisation.
Why This Card Matters
Effective triage ensures patients receive care according to clinical urgency. Accurate classification helps prevent delays in treatment and supports safe patient flow within emergency departments.
Having a reliable reference available helps ensure triage decisions are consistent and aligned with recognised clinical standards.
This card is designed to act as a practical clinical tool — something you can rely on when prioritising patient care.
What You'll Find on This Card
• Australasian Triage Scale (ATS) categories
• Urgency levels and response timeframes
• Clinical indicators for each triage category
• Clear layout for quick reference
Everything is organised in a structured format so you can triage patients confidently and respond appropriately to clinical urgency.
When You’ll Use This Card
You may find this card especially helpful when:
• Working in emergency department settings
• Preparing for emergency or acute care placement
• Learning triage classification systems
• Assessing patient urgency
• Building confidence in clinical prioritisation
A Practical Tool for Safe and Consistent Triage
This card is not designed to replace clinical judgement — it is designed to support it.
Whether you are learning triage for the first time or strengthening your clinical confidence in practice, having a reliable reference can help you prioritise patients safely and deliver timely care.
Product Details
Product Details
Our nursing reference cards are designed to provide quick, reliable information when you need it most. They are created to support safe clinical practice and reduce uncertainty during busy shifts or clinical placement.
Features:
- Dimensions: 0.76 mm thickness, 85 mm x 54 mm, rounded corners (credit card size)
- Lanyard hole punch 15 mm x 3 mm
- Protective gloss finish for durability & long term use
- Full colour front & back
- Waterproof and easy to clean
- Clear, easy-to-read layout
- Designed by nurses for real clinical environments
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping & Delivery
We aim to get your order to you as quickly as possible.
Orders are packed within 24 hours (Monday to Friday).
Delivery typically takes:
- 2–4 business days across New Zealand
- Rural & international delivery may take slightly longer
You will receive a shipping confirmation once your order has been dispatched.
If you have any questions about your order, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
Perfect For
Perfect For
These reference cards are designed to support nurses and student nurses in real clinical environments.
Ideal for:
- Student nurses preparing for clinical placement
- New graduate nurses building confidence on shift
- Registered nurses who want quick access to key information
- Exam preparation and revision
- Busy clinical environments where time matters
Source of Information
Source of Information
All information in our nursing reference cards have been sourced from reliable and relevant text books and websites.
Our reference cards have been reviewed in May 2026.
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