Which colour of triage is given the highest priority?
High-Yield Explanation
ColourProirityMedical needClinical statusRedFirstImmediateCritical, but likely to survive if treatmentgiven earlyYellowSecondUrgentCritical, likely to survive if treatment givenwithin hoursGreenThirdNon-urgentStable, likely to survive even if treatmentis delayed for hours to daysBlackLastUnsalvageableNot breathing, pulseless, so severelyinjured that no medical care is likely tohelpBailey and love 27e pg: 412