Which of the following best describes the difference between a “multiple casualty incident” and a “mass casualty incident”?
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Correct answer: A key role in planning, drills, protocols, and response
The key difference is resource capacity: in MCIs the number of casualties exceeds resources, in multiple casualty incidents resources remain sufficient.
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