Adult apnoea triage — DipIMC MCQ

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ModerateScene Safety and GovernanceAdult apnoea triageDipIMC

At a warehouse collapse, an adult casualty is not breathing when found. After airway opening there is still no breathing. What is the triage category?

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Correct answer: E — Dead

In adult MITT, absence of breathing after airway opening is triaged dead in the major incident context. This differs from usual single-patient resuscitation because resources are overwhelmed and must be directed to salvageable casualties. P1 is used when breathing or specific paediatric rescue-breath exceptions apply. The pearl is that triage tools are context-specific.

Reference: NHS England MITT 2023; MIMMS