During triage of a chemical exposure mass-casualty event, which sign in a casualty would shift their triage category from delayed (yellow) to immediate (red)?
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Correct answer: Respiratory distress with accessory muscle use and hypoxia
Respiratory distress and hypoxia indicate severe injury needing immediate intervention, therefore they shift to immediate priority for treatment.
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