What characterizes a Priority 2 (delayed) victim?

A Priority 2 (delayed) victim is characterized by having serious but not life-threatening injuries. This classification indicates that while the individual requires medical attention, their condition is stable enough that immediate intervention is not necessary. In a mass casualty incident, victims are triaged based on the severity of their injuries and the urgency of care required.

Those categorized as Priority 2 have injuries that could worsen if not treated but do not pose an immediate threat to life, allowing emergency responders to prioritize more critical cases first. This ensures that resources are allocated effectively during a crisis.

Other classifications of victims, such as those needing immediate help for minor injuries or the unconscious victim, do not fit the criteria for a Priority 2 designation because they represent different levels of urgency in medical care required. Likewise, the stable but requiring urgent specialized care description aligns more closely with a different priority group that would indicate an immediate need for advanced medical intervention.