Identify the triage category of a patient - Skill - UNITAF Force Manual (FM)




Identify the triage category of a patient
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FM/BS-188.V3.03 - Identify the triage category of a patient
  • Categorize a patient as CAT-1 IMMEDIATE if they:
    • are bleeding
    • lost a large or a fatal amount of blood
    • have blocked airways
    • are in cardiac arrest
  • Categorize a patient as CAT-2 DELAYED if they:
    • are unconscious
    • are not actively bleeding
    • have lost some or a lot of blood
    • have clear airways
    • are not in cardiac arrest
  • Categorize a patient as CAT-3 MINIMAL if they:
    • are conscious
    • require medical attention
  • Categorize a patient as CAT-4 DECEASED if they:
    • are dead
    • are wounded beyond recoverability
Published by Sgt Jochem on 05/03/2024 at 18:58

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