When should a patient be tagged with green?

Tagging a patient with green indicates that they are categorized as "walking wounded." This designation is given to individuals who have sustained injuries that are not life-threatening and do not require immediate medical attention. The purpose of this classification in emergency triage is to prioritize resource allocation and ensure that those in critical condition receive the care they need first.

Having patients tagged green helps responders manage the situation effectively during a mass casualty incident. Those tagged as "walking wounded" can often be treated with basic first aid and may have the ability to move themselves or assist in the evacuation process, thereby reducing the burden on emergency services that are focused on critically injured patients.