General Assessment & Treatment Strategies for Medical Problems
Red Flags for Urgent Medical Evacuations
The urgency of an evacuation depends on the degree of involvement, or potential involvement, of any critical system. The greater the degree or potential, the more urgent the evacuation. If possible, consult with a physician. When in doubt, take them out. Diagnostic patterns for a non-urgent Level 3 Evacuation and red flags for an urgent Level 2 or Level 1 Evacuation are discussed below. Level 3 Evacuation
Level 2 Evacuation
Level 1 Evacuation
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