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Ten Second Triage non-walking casualty — DipIMC MCQ

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ModerateMajor IncidentsTen Second Triage non-walking casualtyDipIMC

A non-clinical responder at a stadium incident identifies an adult casualty who is not walking but is breathing and obeying commands. Ten Second Triage is being used before ambulance arrival. What is the triage category?

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Correct answer: C — Needs further assessment by clinical responders rather than being directed to the walking group

Ten Second Triage rapidly separates those who can walk from those needing further assessment or immediate lifesaving actions. A non-walking casualty should not be placed in the walking wounded group simply because he obeys commands. The next step is clinical triage when NHS responders arrive. The pearl is that TST is a bridge to formal triage, not a full clinical assessment.

Reference: NHS England Major Incident Triage Tools 2023; JESIP