Question
Which of the following gets the first priority in Triage?
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45 years old unconscious patient with noisy breathing/ grunting
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| B. |
23 years old conscious patient with breathing difficulty
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| C. |
6 years old crying child
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| D. |
60 years old conscious patient with blood soaked pants
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � A
Explanation
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Triage in Mass Casualty:
– Triage prioritizes patients based on urgency & survivability when resources are limited.
– START system (Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment) focuses on:
1. Airway & breathing
2. Circulation/bleeding
3. Mental status
Triage Color Coding (START System):
– 1st: Red (Immediate) – Life-threatening, salvageable with rapid care
– 2nd: Yellow (Delayed) – Serious but not immediately life-threatening
– 3rd: Green (Minor) – Walking wounded, can wait
– 4th: Black (Expectant) – Deceased or unsalvageable
