The triage of patients involves the classification and prioritization of patients based on the severity of their injuries. The 24-year-old female is in respiratory distress and likely has a left pneumothorax; she is treated first as she is facing respiratory collapse in the next hour. The male with significant blood loss due to a deep laceration to his thigh who has peripheral pulses can be seen after the patient in respiratory distress because his condition is more stable. The patient with the fracture is considered “walking wounded” and can wait for care until the more critical patients are stabilized. The 55-year-old male who is unresponsive with a blown pupil and head wound is not likely to survive; treating this patient would divert resources away from individuals who will live with the proper care. Therefore, this patient is not treated.