During casualty sorting, an uninjured infant who is crying would be given which color tag?

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

Answer: (B)

In casualty sorting, color tags signal how soon someone needs care. Red means immediate life-saving attention is needed to prevent death. An infant who is uninjured but crying can still be at risk of rapid deterioration, especially in a chaotic scene where pediatric patients can worsen quickly. Crying may indicate distress, airway or breathing changes, or other hidden issues that require prompt evaluation, so this child is prioritized for immediate assessment and intervention. If there were no signs of distress and the child could move or respond normally, they might be Green as walking wounded. Yellow would be for injuries that can wait a bit, and Black for those who are deceased or not salvageable with available resources.