Emergency medical personnel are at the scene of a mass casualty incident. What information should personnel document about each victim?
Select all that apply.
1. Name and injuries
2. Medication history
3. Interventions performed
4. Allergies
5. Name of next of kin
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Emergency medical systems (EMS) use a common triage tag state- or region-wide. The triage tag includes a sequential number and barcoded stickers for assigned categories. The triage personnel should include whatever information is available, such as the patient's name, presenting injury or complaint, any interventions performed in the field, and allergy and medication history if possible. The next of kin is not identified or documented for each victim of a mass casualty incident.
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