A train full of railroad cars filled with toxic chemicals and a full school bus with 90 children on board collides in a populated area. A huge explosion occurs and a fire develops in a nearby factory. When you arrive on the scene, the victim count is well above 200. Utilizing the chart above, which plan of care should be implemented? 11ea992e_0a8c_181b_9f38_93eb37ece4f1

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The situation described is a major disaster with a high victim count. Therefore, employing reverse triage would be the most appropriate plan of care. Reverse triage involves prioritizing the evacuation and treatment of least injured patients first in order to make room for more critically injured patients. This method ensures that the maximum number of patients can be treated effectively and quickly. Conventional triage would not be appropriate in this situation as there are too many victims, and evacuating all ambulatory patients first may lead to leaving behind critical patients who require immediate attention. Evacuating critically injured patients first may be necessary in some situations, but in this scenario, employing reverse triage would be the best approach.

A Train Full of Railroad Cars Filled with Toxic Chemicals