Protocol Status: PUBLISHED
Protocol:
Version: 2026.01
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Clinical Note: This content reflects current GCEMS clinical guidelines as of the dates listed above. If content appears inconsistent with current policy, use the most recent approved guideline and notify leadership for correction.

Triage Categories

 

Black Triage Tag Color

 

 

  • Victim unlikely to survive given severity of injuries, level of available care, or both
  • Palliative care and pain relief should be provided

EXPECTANT

 

Red Triage Tag Color

 

  • Victim can be helped by immediate intervention and transport
  • Requires medical attention within minutes for survival (up to 60)
  • Includes compromises to patient's Airway, Breathing, Circulation

IMMEDIATE

 

Yellow Triage Tag Color

 

  • Victim's transport can be delayed
  • Includes serious and potentially life-threatening injuries, but status not expected to deteriorate significantly over several hours

DELAYED

 

Green Triage Tag Color

 

  • Victim with relatively minor injuries
  • Status unlikely to deteriorate over days
  • May be able to assist in own care:
    • "Walking Wounded"

MINOR