NHS Ten Second Triage Slap Bands & Wallet

Enhance casualty management and improve patient prioritisation during major incidents with the NHS Ten Second Triage Slap Bands & Wallet. Developed to support the NHS Ten Second Triage (TST) system, this compact and durable kit provides emergency responders with a rapid, visual method of categorising casualties during mass casualty incidents and major emergency events.

Designed for use by ambulance services, first responders, event medical teams, and emergency planners, the wallet contains colour-coded slap bands and essential triage reference materials to facilitate efficient scene management.

Key Product Features

• Supports NHS Ten Second Triage (TST): Designed to assist rapid casualty categorisation during major incidents
• Colour-Coded Slap Bands: Enables quick visual identification of patient priority categories
• Compact Organised Wallet: Keeps triage equipment protected and readily accessible
• Rapid Deployment: Allows responders to quickly establish casualty priorities in dynamic environments
• Durable Construction: Suitable for repeated operational use in demanding emergency response settings
• Clear Reference Materials: Includes triage guidance to support decision-making under pressure

Who Is It For?

This product is ideal for:

• Ambulance Services
• Community First Responders
• Event Medical Providers
• Fire & Rescue Services
• Search & Rescue Teams
• Emergency Planning Teams
• Industrial Response Teams
• Healthcare Professionals involved in major incident preparedness

Specifications

• Triage System: NHS Ten Second Triage (TST)
• Contents: Colour-coded casualty slap bands and triage reference materials
• Storage: Protective triage wallet
• Application: Major incident and mass casualty management
• Category: Triage & Major Incident Equipment

Kit Contents

• 10 x Priority 1 (Red) Slap Bands
• 10 x Priority 2 (Yellow) Slap Bands
• 10 x Priority 3 (Green) Slap Bands
• 10 x Not Breathing / Expectant (Silver) Slap Bands
• NHS Ten Second Triage Reference Guide
• Durable Triage Wallet

NHS Ten Second Triage Slap Bands & Wallet FAQs

What is the NHS Ten Second Triage system?

The NHS Ten Second Triage (TST) system is a rapid casualty assessment method used during major incidents to categorise patients according to treatment priority and resource allocation requirements.

What do the different coloured slap bands represent?

The colour-coded slap bands correspond to recognised triage categories, allowing responders to quickly identify patient priority levels during mass casualty incidents.

Who should use this triage kit?

The kit is intended for trained healthcare professionals, emergency responders, event medical teams, and organisations responsible for major incident preparedness and response.

Is the wallet suitable for carrying on response vehicles?

Yes. The compact design makes it suitable for ambulance vehicles, response bags, incident command kits, and emergency planning equipment stores.

Can this be used alongside other major incident equipment?

Yes. The NHS Ten Second Triage Slap Bands & Wallet is designed to integrate with existing major incident response procedures, casualty clearing stations, and mass casualty management systems.Benefits of Using NHS Ten Second Triage.

During major incidents, rapid casualty categorisation is critical to ensuring limited resources are directed where they can have the greatest impact. The NHS Ten Second Triage Slap Bands & Wallet provides responders with a straightforward, highly visible triage solution that supports efficient patient tracking, prioritisation, and incident management.

Why Choose DS Medical?

For over 40 years, DS Medical has supplied specialist emergency response equipment to ambulance services, NHS trusts, first responders, and emergency care professionals throughout the UK. Our major incident and triage solutions are selected to meet the operational demands of frontline responders, providing dependable performance when it matters most.