You are allocated to the casualty clearing station at a major incident. Several P2 patients are deteriorating while ambulances are waiting at the

Question

You are allocated to the casualty clearing station at a major incident. Several P2 patients are deteriorating while ambulances are waiting at the loading point. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Re-triage, communicate priority changes and coordinate transport with the ambulance loading officer

Answer

Continue using the original triage labels without changes

Answer

Stop documenting because the incident is busy

Answer

Send the loudest patient first to reduce distress

Answer

Move patients directly without telling command

Re-triage and transport coordination — DipIMC MCQ

You are allocated to the casualty clearing station at a major incident. Several P2 patients are deteriorating while ambulances are waiting at the loading point. What is the most appropriate immediate action?