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What does code black mean?

April 26, 2017Black code mean

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What does code black mean?

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A code black is a triage code that means a patient is dead, dying or so near death that any attempt to save the patient would be futile. Some burn victims are triaged code black. It simply means it is more merciful to let the patient expire.