Which two conditions receive a green tag in the triage disaster tag system?

In the triage disaster tag system, a green tag is assigned to patients who have minor injuries and can wait for treatment without immediate risk to their life. These individuals are often categorized as being “walking wounded.”

Strains generally fit this description as they are often less severe and can be managed with time and basic care. They do not pose an immediate threat to life or limb, allowing them to be classified under the green tag category, which prioritizes the treatment of more critical patients.

In contrast, conditions like open fractures might require more urgent attention due to the potential for complications such as infection or significant bleeding. Similarly, high cervical spinal cord injuries represent life-threatening situations that demand immediate medical response. Abrasions, while often minor, can vary in severity, but they usually do not interfere with life-threatening conditions, which would lead to their management in triage settings based on the specific context of a disaster.

Thus, the selection of strains for the green tag reflects the prioritization of patients based on the severity of their injuries in a disaster scenario.