Walking wounded

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Walking wounded is a term used in first aid and triage to indicate injured persons who are of a relatively low priority. These patients are conscious and breathing and usually have only (relatively) minor injuries; thus they are capable of walking. Depending on the resources available, and the abilities of the injured persons these people may sometimes be used to assist treatment of more seriously injured patients, or assist with other tasks.