The ____ algorithm sorts patients into five levels that not only look at the need for immediate, life-saving interventions, but also for resource utilization.

A. Emergency Severity Index
B. Canadian Triage and Acuity
C. Secondary Assessment of Victim Endpoint
D. Sacco Triage and Resource


Answer: A

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