Secondary triage is typically performed:

• A. In the field
• B. In the treatment area after primary triage
• C. Immediately after hospital arrival
• D. Upon discharge

Answer: (B)

Secondary triage is the reassessment step done after patients have been brought to the treatment area and initial interventions have started. It uses more complete information and ongoing observation to re-check vitals, refine injury assessments, and adjust who needs the most urgent care as conditions can change. This helps catch patients who may have been under-prioritized initially and ensures resources are allocated effectively during a mass casualty incident. It isn’t performed in the field (that’s primary triage), nor is it done immediately on hospital arrival or at discharge.