NCEPOD Urgency Expedited — FRCA Final MCQ

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NCEPOD classification: which category corresponds to procedure needed within 72 hours?

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Correct answer: A — Expedited (within days/72h)

NCEPOD: Immediate (life-saving, minutes), Urgent (hours, 2-6h), Expedited (days, 24-72h, not immediately life-threatening), Elective (planned, >72h). Guides resource allocation and staffing.

Reference: NCEPOD – 2023 – Classification of urgency