mass casualty incidents

A mass casualty incident (MCI) is an event where the number of injured or affected individuals exceeds the immediate response capacity of local medical resources. These incidents can result from natural disasters, accidents, or acts of violence. The primary goal is to quickly assess, triage, and treat patients to save as many lives as possible, often involving coordination among multiple emergency services. Effective management of MCIs requires prioritizing care based on injury severity, efficient resource allocation, and rapid communication to prevent overwhelming the healthcare system and ensure coordinated response efforts.