What do yellow tags signify in triage?

Yellow tags in triage signify that the patient requires observation and is in stable condition, but they are not a priority for immediate treatment. This categorization is part of a system used during mass casualty incidents to quickly identify the urgency of treatment for victims.

In the triage process, patients are sorted based on the severity of their injuries and their likelihood of survival with or without immediate medical intervention. Yellow tags indicate that while the patient should not be ignored, they can wait for treatment until those with more critical needs, marked with higher priority colors like red (immediate care needed), are addressed. The yellow tag status helps responders allocate resources efficiently, ensuring that those in the most critical condition receive care first.