What type of casualty would be categorized as "immediate" during triage?

In the context of triage, a casualty is categorized as "immediate" when they require urgent medical intervention to prevent death or serious disability. This is typically due to life-threatening conditions such as severe bleeding, airway obstruction, or traumatic injuries that necessitate rapid treatment.

Casualties who fall into this category are prioritized over others due to the critical nature of their injuries. They may have unstable vital signs or present with conditions that could deteriorate quickly without prompt care. The urgency associated with this classification means that medical personnel need to act swiftly to stabilize these individuals, ensure proper airway management, stop bleeding, and address any other immediate life threats.

Other casualties, such as those with minor injuries or those who are stable but require monitoring, are not considered immediate because their conditions are not critical and can be addressed after the more urgent cases. Similarly, casualties that can wait for treatment are typically those with non-life-threatening injuries or conditions.