What should Combat Medics prioritize when assessing multiple casualties?

The priority of Combat Medics when assessing multiple casualties should be to provide care based on the severity of injuries and urgency. This approach, known as triage, allows medics to systematically evaluate patients and prioritize treatment for those who need it most urgently.

Patients with life-threatening injuries that require immediate attention are treated first, followed by those with serious but not immediately life-threatening conditions, and finally, those with minor injuries. This method ensures that medical resources are allocated efficiently, maximizing the chances of survival for the greatest number of patients.

In high-pressure situations, such as combat scenarios, time is critical, and taking the time to transport the least injured or to treat only the most critical cases may lead to unnecessary deaths. Consulting with a commanding officer beforehand might also delay essential care that could be provided more quickly through a well-structured assessment and response process.