1. Surge Capacity Principles
John L. Hick, MD, Sharon Einav, MD, Dan Hanfling, MD, Niranjan Kissoon, MBBS, FRCPC, Jeffrey R. Dichter, MD, Asha V. Devereaux, MD, MPH, FCCP, Michael D. Christian, MD, FRCPC, FCCP 
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2. Figure 1
A framework for critical care surge capacity planning, outlining the conventional, contingency, and crisis surge responses. PACU = postanesthesia care unit.
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3. Figure 2
Various tiers of authority are involved in health-care surge response. Not all jurisdictions have Regional Health Authorities, in which cases, health-care coalitions work directly with the state or province. Hosp = hospital. (Adapted from the Medical Surge Capacity and Capability Handbook.49)
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4. Figure 3 Matrix for deescalation planning.
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