Young–Madders syndrome

Walking wounded is a term used in emergency medicine to describe a category of patients who are injured but are able to move independently. These patients are typically classified as "walking wounded" during a mass casualty incident (MCI), where resources are limited and triage is necessary to prioritize care.

Definition

The term "walking wounded" is derived from the military, where it was used to describe soldiers who were injured but could still walk and thus did not require immediate medical attention. In the context of emergency medicine, the term is used to categorize patients during a mass casualty incident. These patients are typically those with minor injuries who can move independently and do not require immediate medical attention.

Triage

During a mass casualty incident, triage is used to prioritize patients based on the severity of their injuries. The goal of triage is to do the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Patients are typically categorized into one of four categories: immediate (red), delayed (yellow), walking wounded (green), and deceased or expectant (black). Walking wounded patients are those with minor injuries who can move independently. These patients are typically directed to a designated area where they can receive medical attention once more critical patients have been treated.

Treatment

Walking wounded patients typically have minor injuries that do not require immediate medical attention. However, these patients should still be monitored as their condition may worsen over time. Treatment for walking wounded patients typically involves first aid and may include pain management, wound care, and monitoring for signs of shock or other complications.

See also

• Emergency medicine
• Triage
• Mass casualty incident

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