When presented with a patient holding a red tag using the START Triage method, what action should be taken?

In the START Triage method, a patient with a red tag is classified as having a life-threatening condition that requires immediate attention and care. This categorization is based on the urgency of their injuries, indicating that they are in critical condition and need to be prioritized for transport and treatment over other patients with less severe injuries.

Immediate care is necessary for patients with red tags because delays in treatment can result in deterioration of their condition, which may lead to death or irreversible complications. The red tag signifies that the individual may have critical airway issues, severe bleeding, or other potentially life-threatening conditions that must be addressed without delay.

Actions such as assessing consciousness, checking for pulse and breathing, or providing comfort measures are important in different contexts, but they do not take precedence over the need for immediate care and transport for a patient categorized with a red tag according to the triage protocol. The focus here is on rapid intervention to ensure the patient receives the necessary medical care as quickly as possible.