(1)
An obstruction of the airway or respiratory distress.
NOTE:
A casualty with cardiopulmonary failure in a battlefield situation is categorized
as expectant.
(2)
(3)
(4)
Shock.
(5) Second and/or third degree burns of the face, neck, hands, feet,
perineum, and/or genitalia, but with less than 85 percent of the body's surface burned.
NOTE:
A casualty with second or third degree burns of the face or neck will usually be
in shock and have respiratory distress.
(6) Penetrating chest injuries.
b. Delayed. A casualty in the delayed category has less risk of death or loss of
limb if treatment is delayed than a casualty in the immediate category. Examples of
casualties in this category include casualties with:
(1)
Extensive soft tissue wounds requiring debridement.
(2)
Maxillofacial wounds without airway compromise.
(3)
Vascular injuries with adequate distal circulation.
(4) An a vascular limb (damaged blood vessels in the limb resulting in the
arm or leg having a poor blood supply or no blood supply).
(5) Second and/or third degree burns on 20 to 85 percent of the casualty's
body surface, but not including the face, neck, hands, feet, perineum, or genitalia.
(6)
Other open wounds, including an open head wound.
(7)
Fractures requiring operative manipulation, debridement, and fixation.
c. Minimal. Casualties in the minimal category generally do not require
evacuation to a MTF. These casualties can usually be treated with self-aid (casualty
treats himself) or buddy-aid (casualty treated by a nonmedical soldier, such as a combat
lifesaver). Treatment by the medic, if needed, can usually be performed quickly. Some
of these casualties can be returned to duty. Others can be used by the medic to assist in
providing care, defending the immediate area, or evacuating casualties. Examples of
casualties in this category include casualties with:
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