FMTS: A fuzzy implementation of the Manchester triage system

Abstract

The Manchester triage System is an algorithmic standard designed to aid the triage nurse in choosing an appropriate triage category using a five-point scale. Many of the terms used in the Manchester triage algorithm to describe patients' symptoms and their urgency levels are imprecise and overlap, making the system a good candidate for fuzzy modeling. The paper develops a dynamic fuzzy triage system based on the Manchester triage algorithm. The system serves as a decision aid for the triage nurse while allowing medical experts to configure the meaning of the linguistic terms using a fuzzy mouse.