Mass Casualty Triage Tags​

Life threatening injury but also has a high probability of survival once stabilized ​

Class I – red (Emergent or immediate) ​

• Upper Airway Obstruction / Asphyxia

• Tension Pneumothorax

• Severe Hemorrhage / Uncontrolled Bleeding

• Hypovolemic Shock from major trauma or internal bleeding

• Severe Burns involving critical airway areas or extensive total body surface area with stable baseline vitals

• Major Cerebral or Spinal Cord Injuries with acute, reversible or rapidly treatable life threats

Class I – red (Emergent or immediate) ​

Major injuries that are not yet life-threatening and usually require treatment in 30 min to 2 hours​

Class II – yellow (urgent or delayed) ​

• Fractures: Major or multiple bone fractures without compromised circulation or severe arterial bleeding.

• Vascular Injuries: Controlled or compensated vascular injuries where pulses are present and shock is not immediate.

• Soft Tissue & Wounds: Large, deep lacerations or soft-tissue wounds requiring surgical repair, provided bleeding is controlled.

• Burns: Moderate burns that do not cover critical areas or cause immediate airway/breathing compromise

• Genitourinary & Eye Injuries

• Compensated Shock

Class II – yellow (urgent or delayed)

Minor injuries that are not life-threatening and can wait hours to days for treatment ​

Class III – green (nonurgent or minimal) ​

• Minor lacerations or small cuts without significant or uncontrolled bleeding

• Simple or closed minor sprains and strains

• Closed, uncomplicated upper-extremity or minor finger/toe fractures

• Minor burns (superficial or small-area burns)

Class III – green (nonurgent or minimal) ​

Lowest priority is given to clients who are not expected to live and will be allowed to die naturally ​

Class IV – black (expectant) ​

Cardiac Arrest / No Respiration

Massive Head Trauma

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Severe Burns: Burns covering more than 70% to 80% of total body surface area

Penetrating Head or High-Energy Chest Wounds

High-Level Radiation Exposure

Class IV – black (expectant) ​