The hospital has been notified of a subway derailment involving approximately 250 passengers. Many of the passengers are reported to be injured. For which type of situation should the emergency department manager prepare?

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A mass-casualty incident (MCI) involves a large number of casualties that exceed the resources of the local healthcare system. The notification of a subway derailment involving approximately 250 passengers suggests that this is likely an MCI, as many of the passengers are reported to be injured. The emergency department manager should prepare for a surge of patients requiring medical care, and prioritize the use of limited resources to ensure the best possible outcomes for the greatest number of patients. A natural disaster or accidental disaster may also result in an MCI, but the specific details provided in the scenario suggest that a subway derailment is the most likely type of incident.

The Hospital Has Been Notified of a Subway Derailment Involving