An infant in a car seat is crying but shows no visible injuries. What color triage tag would be used?

• A. Green
• B. Red
• C. Yellow
• D. Black

Answer: (B)

In triage, urgency is driven by the risk of rapid deterioration, not just visible injuries. An infant who is crying but has no visible injuries can still be unstable, since infants can deteriorate quickly and crying is a sign of distress or potential airway/breathing trouble. Because immediate assessment and possible stabilization are needed to prevent a life‑threatening event, this child is set as the most urgent category. That color represents immediate attention and life-saving intervention.

To place it in context: green is minimal/walking wounded, yellow is delayed but still needs care, and black is deceased or non-salvageable given resources.