Triage is the process of sorting patients based on the severity of their condition to optimize the allocation of emergency resources.
Triage Tag Classifications
- Red (Immediate/Emergent): Life-threatening injuries requiring immediate intervention (e.g., airway obstruction, shock, tension pneumothorax).
- Yellow (Delayed/Urgent): Stable but serious conditions requiring care within 30-120 minutes (e.g., open fractures, stable chest pain).
- Green (Minimal/Non-urgent): 'Walking wounded' with minor injuries (e.g., abrasions, sprains).
- Black (Expectant): Deceased or unsalvageable injuries where resuscitation attempts are futile.
