Mass Casualty Incident Management.

A mass casualty incident (MCI) by definition can overwhelm local and regional resources. Preparation and training is required by any health system to minimize the loss of life and maximize patient recovery. This update will review lessons learned from recent events and discuss current research that healthcare providers should be familiar with when managing MCI's.

Related Organizations

University of Missouri
United States

Keywords

Humans, Mass Casualty Incidents, Disaster Planning

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