How does JumpSTART differ from START when triaging children in emergencies?

• A. JumpSTART is pediatric-specific, with pediatric vital signs and flow that adjust triage thresholds for children
• B. JumpSTART uses adult triage criteria
• C. START is pediatric-only and JumpSTART is for adults
• D. JumpSTART eliminates the need for triage decisions

Answer: (A)

JumpSTART is the pediatric adaptation of START, designed specifically for children. It uses child-specific vital signs and a flow that adjusts triage thresholds to reflect kids’ physiology, recognizing that children naturally have higher respiratory and heart rates and different perfusion cues than adults. Because of these age-appropriate criteria, the same rapid assessment framework (classifying as immediate, delayed, minor, or deceased) works accurately for kids instead of relying on adult thresholds. The overall triage process remains the same, but the criteria you use to assign urgency are tailored for children.

The other statements don’t fit because START is not limited to adults only, JumpSTART does not use adult triage criteria, and JumpSTART does not eliminate triage decisions.