When providing care at a mass-casualty incident, what should be your primary focus?

In a mass-casualty incident, the primary focus should be on transporting patients to the hospital. This is crucial because, during such incidents, resources are limited, and the goal is to maximize the number of survivors by swiftly moving those who need urgent medical attention to the appropriate facilities. Rapid transport can significantly improve outcomes for patients with life-threatening conditions.

While CPR and immobilization may be necessary actions for specific patients, these tasks can consume valuable time and resources during a mass-casualty event where many individuals are affected. Similarly, while keeping bystanders at a safe distance is important for safety and to ensure that responders can work effectively, it should not overshadow the urgent need to transport critically injured patients. The overarching priority remains focused on rapid triage and transportation to ensure that the most severely injured receive timely medical care.