1) Differentiate between primary and secondary triage

1) Differentiate between primary and secondary triage.

2) You and your partner are the first on the scene of a motor vehicle collision. Dispatch has advised you that, because of another major incident, you are the only unit available. Dispatch advises that backup will not be able to arrive on the scene for approximately 10 minutes. As you approach the scene, you note that three vehicles are involved, one of which is a motorcycle that appears to be missing a driver.

a. What concerns do you have as you approach the scene?

b. What information do you need to obtain?