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Emergency Code Classification Guide

The document outlines 8 different code classifications for medical emergencies and security threats, listing the types of emergencies and recommended responses for each code. Code red is for trauma emergencies and massive hemorrhage. Code blue is for when a patient's heart or respiration stops. Code black is for bomb, rocket, or mortar threats.

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Emergency Code Classification Guide

The document outlines 8 different code classifications for medical emergencies and security threats, listing the types of emergencies and recommended responses for each code. Code red is for trauma emergencies and massive hemorrhage. Code blue is for when a patient's heart or respiration stops. Code black is for bomb, rocket, or mortar threats.

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Code Classification – What to do?

1. Code red: trauma emergency, massive hemorrhage


 Surgeon, ER Doctor, Anesthesiologist, ER; OT, and Anesthesia nurses.
2. Code blue: heart or respiration stops
 ER Doctor, Anesthesiologist, GP; ER and Anesthesia nurses.
3. Code black: bomb, rocket or mortar threat
 Go to the bunker, surgical team go to OT.
4. Code silver: active shooter event, weapon or hostage situation
 Keep away from doors and windows, take shelter behind solid objects, go to the
bunker ASAP.
5. Code white: aggressive or abusive person
 Notify the UNGU, keep away from aggressors.
6. Code orange: hazardous spills
 Notify by broadcast, keep away from the spills.
7. Code brown: severe weather or earthquake
 Take shelter indoors with solid walls or go to the bunker.
8. Code clear: announced when emergency is over
 Back to normal.

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