What characterizes a patient assigned a yellow tag in triage?

A patient assigned a yellow tag in triage indicates that they have sustained significant but not life-threatening injuries. This classification suggests that while these patients do require medical evaluation and treatment, their condition is stable enough to wait, as their injuries are not immediately life-threatening. The yellow tag represents a moderate priority in the triage system, meaning that they can be bypassed for patients with more severe injuries who need urgent attention.

In contrast, patients with red tags would require immediate medical attention due to critical conditions, while those who might be assigned a black tag—indicative of being deceased or beyond help—are not receiving further treatment. A green tag would apply to those with minor injuries who can walk and assist themselves, but since the yellow tag signifies injuries that are more serious than minor, it does not fit the criteria for patients who are self-sufficient. Thus, the yellow tag accurately reflects the need for attention while allowing for the prioritization of more critical cases.