What defines Trauma Alert in triage categories?

• A. Meets Trauma Alert criteria.
• B. Not used in EMS.
• C. Only for pediatric patients.
• D. Requires immediate deferral to field hospital.

Answer: (A)

Trauma Alert is defined by meeting predefined trauma alert criteria. In triage, this designation flags patients whose injuries or injury mechanism are severe enough to require immediate, specialized trauma care. When the criteria are met, responders activate rapid transport to a trauma center and notify the receiving hospital and trauma team to prepare. The other statements don’t fit because Trauma Alert is used in EMS, it isn’t limited to pediatric patients, and it isn’t about deferring to a field hospital—it's about recognizing and expediting care for significant trauma.