The most widely used triage categorization system in the world is "ID-ME." This acronym represents the four specific triage categories used by NATO forces, National Disaster Life Support, public safety agencies, and search and rescue groups. The ID-ME triage categories are:
a. immediate, delayed, maximum, and exceptional.
b. immediate, delayed, minimal, and expectant.
c. immediate, detain, minimal, and expectant.
d. immediate, delayed, minimal, and exceptional.
Answer: b
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