My patient made a joke that's why I look funny 😄 During my ..

My patient made a joke that's why I look funny 😄 During my training in the Midwest, we were able to go through a rigorous 24-hour training test which was basically a simulated disaster. This was the last hour after getting a total of 1 hour of sleep. Tempers and nerves were hot but we pushed through and saved our victims. I say victims but this is all simulated and training. No-one was actually injured of course during training. Medical emergency triage is a structured system used in healthcare settings, such as emergency rooms, disaster response sites, or during mass casualty incidents, to prioritize and manage patient care based on the severity of their injuries or illnesses. It's essentially a way of efficiently sorting patients to ensure that those in critical condition receive immediate attention, while others are cared for in order of their medical needs. Triage typically involves categorizing patients into different priority levels, often represented by colors or labels. The categories commonly used include: Immediate (Red): Patients in critical condition requiring immediate, life-saving interventions. These are individuals with severe injuries or illnesses that, without prompt treatment, could be fatal. Urgent (Yellow): Patients with serious conditions that are not immediately life-threatening but need prompt medical attention to prevent their conditions from worsening. Delayed (Green): Patients with non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses that can wait a bit longer for treatment. These individuals may require medical care, but it's not urgently needed. These are normally known as walking wounded. Minimal (Black or White): Patients who are either deceased or whose injuries are so severe that they are unlikely to survive, even with medical intervention. The choice of color (black or white) can vary by protocol. Triage helps healthcare providers make quick decisions when resources are limited, ensuring that the most critical cases receive care first. It's a crucial and challenging process that requires both medical expertise and a calm, systematic approach, especially in high-pressure situations like natural disasters or large-scale emergencies. * This information is from a trained professional but should not be taken as legal advice * -Ryan