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Triage Categories

Triage is used to determine the level of injury severity on a group of 2 or more patients. It’s purpose is to ensure the most critically injured patient receives the highest level of treatment the soonest.

Black Category -
Patient is considered deceased – Injuries indicate unrecoverable trauma and there are no vitals or rigor is already setting in.

Red Category -
Patient is considered extremely critical – Injuries require immediate attention, Vitals are unstable.

Yellow Category -
Patient is considered non-critical – Injuries do not require immediate attention but they are still in need of medical attention. Vitals are stable and patient is breathing.

Green Category -
Patient is considered okay – Patient has minor injuries or none at all. Vitals are stable and patient is breathing.