NHS Ten Second Triage (TST) Slap Band - P1 Red

The NHS Ten Second Triage (TST) Slap Band in P1 Red identifies casualties requiring immediate lifesaving intervention. Developed following lessons learned from the Manchester Arena incident, this colour-coded wristband enables anyone involved in a major incident response to rapidly prioritise casualties before NHS clinical teams arrive on scene.

Key Features

• P1 Red (Immediate): Designates casualties with critical injuries who need urgent lifesaving treatment without delay
• Slap Band Design: Wraps securely around a casualty's wrist with a single slap action, allowing rapid application even by non-clinical responders
• Instant Visual Identification: Bright red colour is immediately recognisable by arriving paramedics, enabling them to locate the most critical patients first
• Ten Second Triage System: Part of the NHS TST framework designed to be completed in approximately ten seconds per casualty
• Durable and Secure: Stays in place once applied, remaining visible throughout casualty transfer and handover to medical teams

NHS Triage Priority Levels

• P1 Red (Immediate): Critical injuries requiring urgent lifesaving intervention
• P2 Yellow (Urgent): Injured or ill, unable to walk, requires prompt medical attention
• P3 Green (Delayed): Walking wounded with minor injuries, treatment can be delayed

Applications

Designed for use by emergency services, first responders, community first aiders, and workplace emergency teams across the UK. Essential for major incident preparedness kits, mass casualty exercises, and multi-agency training scenarios aligned with NHS EPRR (Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response) standards.