How often should you reassess a casualty after initial care and evacuation begins?

• A. Reassess only after evacuation is complete.
• B. Reassess every 30 minutes only.
• C. Reassess at regular intervals (typically every 5–10 minutes) or per protocol.
• D. Reassess once after initial care.

Answer: (C)

Ongoing reassessment is essential to catch any changes in a casualty’s condition as care and evacuation proceed. Checking at regular intervals—typically every 5–10 minutes or per protocol—keeps a current picture of how the casualty is doing, so you can adjust care quickly if their airway, breathing, circulation, or bleeding status changes. Waiting until evacuation is complete risks missing new problems that develop en route, and checking only every 30 minutes or just once after initial care leaves you with insufficient monitoring to protect the patient. Regular, protocol-driven reassessment ensures you respond to changes promptly and keep the patient safe during transport.