Survival Potential
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Class IV (Expectant)
-Injuries are not compatible with life -Potential for survival does not exist, even with treatment -Scarce resources reserved for Class I, II, III
Class III (Non-urgent)
-Less serious & less extensive -Do not pose a threat to life -No threat to life even with delated treatment
Class I (Emergent)
-Life threatening injuries -immediate treatment=chance of survival *Highest priority inuries that are severe but has a good potential to survive
Class II (Urgent)
-Serious & extensive injuries -Do not pose immediate threat to life -Potential of survival even with delayed treatment
