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Blast injury with occult lung injury — DipIMC MCQ

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ModerateTraumaBlast injury with occult lung injuryDipIMC

At an industrial explosion, a 40-year-old man walks to the casualty clearing area. He has chest tightness, SpO2 95% on air, normal pulse and tympanic membrane rupture, with no external bleeding. What is the triage category?

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Correct answer: E — Priority 3 (green)

In primary triage, an ambulant casualty without abnormal physiology is generally P3. Blast exposure and tympanic membrane rupture still warrant later assessment, but triage category reflects immediate priority at scene. Re-triage is needed if respiratory symptoms or physiology deteriorate.

Reference: MIMMS; NHS Major Incident Triage Tool principles