Catastrophic neck haemorrhage triage — DipIMC MCQ

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A non-walking adult at a public event incident has catastrophic bleeding from the neck. A responder is applying direct pressure. What is the triage category?

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Correct answer: A — Priority 1 (red)

Catastrophic bleeding requiring immediate control is P1 under MITT. The first lifesaving intervention should occur immediately and the category communicated. P2 or P3 would understate the immediate threat. The pearl is that triage begins with haemorrhage because exsanguination can kill before the rest of ABCDE is reached.

Reference: NHS England MITT 2023; JRCALC Guidelines 2025