When should a casualty be evacuated from the field?

When should a casualty be evacuated from the field?

• A. If life-threatening conditions cannot be fully managed on-site or require advanced care
• B. If the casualty is thirsty
• C. Only if transport is readily available
• D. After 5 minutes regardless of condition

Answer: (A)

Deciding when to evacuate is about whether life-threatening problems can be controlled on the spot or whether the casualty needs care beyond what you can provide in the field. If essential life-threatening conditions cannot be fully managed with the on-site measures you have, or they require advanced care, you should evacuate promptly to get to appropriate medical services. This isn’t about thirst, availability of transport, or a fixed time—it's about the level of care the casualty needs now and ensuring they don’t deteriorate.

Deciding when to evacuate is about whether life-threatening problems can be controlled on the spot or whether the casualty needs care beyond what you can provide in the field. If essential life-threatening conditions cannot be fully managed with the on-site measures you have, or they require advanced care, you should evacuate promptly to get to appropriate medical services. This isn’t about thirst, availability of transport, or a fixed time—it's about the level of care the casualty needs now and ensuring they don’t deteriorate.