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Youre a Catastrophe Part 1 (Primary Triage)
In this episode, Mike, Max, and Jonathan kick off the first half of their MCI and ICS discussion, focusing on primary triage. After a brief note about technical difficulties that cut the episode short, the crew explores what makes a mass-casualty incident so overwhelming, how incident command helps organize chaos, and why triage is one of the most important skills EMS providers need when resources are limited.
The Medical Term of the Week is primary triage, including how patients are sorted during an MCI, what the red/yellow/green/black categories mean, and the difference between START and SALT triage. The episode also touches on scene organization, casualty collection points, lifesaving interventions, and how different systems may use different triage methods depending on local protocol.
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Episode Breakdown
00:00 – Intro
00:30 – A note from Mike about the shortened episode
01:18 – Welcome to Episode 46: You’re a Catastrophe
02:37 – MCI and ICS overview
05:26 – SAM Medical shoutout
07:49 – EMS updates and staying sharp
11:34 – EMS 20/20, mental rehearsal, and avoiding burnout
17:28 – Getting into incident command and MCI
18:20 – Why MCI and ICS are linked
20:43 – The origins and scalability of ICS
24:38 – Medical Term of the Week: Primary Triage
25:19 – What triage means and why it matters
27:21 – Triage priority categories: red, yellow, green, and black
30:23 – Triage tags and reassessment
33:37 – START triage explained
36:32 – RPM: respirations, perfusion, mental status
41:10 – SALT triage explained
45:28 – Lifesaving interventions during triage
48:00 – START vs. SALT in practice
49:36 – MARCH assessments and active threat considerations
52:29 – Closing note and preview of Part 2
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⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and storytelling purposes only. It is not medical advice or official EMT training. Always follow your accredited instructors and local protocols.
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🚑 RideAlong: EMT School Links
https://www.RideAlongEMTSchool.com
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By Mike Fiore | Max Lizana | Jonathon AldridgeIn this episode, Mike, Max, and Jonathan kick off the first half of their MCI and ICS discussion, focusing on primary triage. After a brief note about technical difficulties that cut the episode short, the crew explores what makes a mass-casualty incident so overwhelming, how incident command helps organize chaos, and why triage is one of the most important skills EMS providers need when resources are limited.
The Medical Term of the Week is primary triage, including how patients are sorted during an MCI, what the red/yellow/green/black categories mean, and the difference between START and SALT triage. The episode also touches on scene organization, casualty collection points, lifesaving interventions, and how different systems may use different triage methods depending on local protocol.
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Check out our Sponsor!
www.SAMmedical.com
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Episode Breakdown
00:00 – Intro
00:30 – A note from Mike about the shortened episode
01:18 – Welcome to Episode 46: You’re a Catastrophe
02:37 – MCI and ICS overview
05:26 – SAM Medical shoutout
07:49 – EMS updates and staying sharp
11:34 – EMS 20/20, mental rehearsal, and avoiding burnout
17:28 – Getting into incident command and MCI
18:20 – Why MCI and ICS are linked
20:43 – The origins and scalability of ICS
24:38 – Medical Term of the Week: Primary Triage
25:19 – What triage means and why it matters
27:21 – Triage priority categories: red, yellow, green, and black
30:23 – Triage tags and reassessment
33:37 – START triage explained
36:32 – RPM: respirations, perfusion, mental status
41:10 – SALT triage explained
45:28 – Lifesaving interventions during triage
48:00 – START vs. SALT in practice
49:36 – MARCH assessments and active threat considerations
52:29 – Closing note and preview of Part 2
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⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and storytelling purposes only. It is not medical advice or official EMT training. Always follow your accredited instructors and local protocols.
--------------------------------------
🚑 RideAlong: EMT School Links
https://www.RideAlongEMTSchool.com