What is the most important principle of triage in large-scale disasters?
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Correct answer: The greatest good for the greatest number
Disaster triage aims to do the greatest good for the greatest number, directing limited resources to casualties most likely to survive with treatment, rather than by arrival order or treating only the minor cases.
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