Triage - Blast lung injury — DipIMC MCQ

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ModerateTraumaTriage - Blast lung injuryDipIMC

At an explosion scene, an adult is unable to walk and has respiratory rate 32/min with oxygen saturation 88%. What is the triage category?

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Correct answer: A — Priority 1

Priority 1 is the best answer because respiratory compromise after blast exposure indicates immediate priority. Dead is less appropriate because dead category requires absence of signs of life after simple checks; Expectant is less appropriate because expectant triage is considered when survival is unlikely despite resources. Priority 3 and Priority 2 are also suboptimal because they move attention away from the key pre-hospital priority.. The key DipIMC principle is to treat immediate reversible threats, communicate clearly and move the patient toward the right definitive care.

Reference: JRCALC Guidelines; MIMMS Major Incident Medical Management and Support; ATACC Manual