Evaluating the Efficacy of a New Alternating Pressure Air Mattress Aimed at Reducing Pressure Injuries During the Transport of Combat Casualties.
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usac113
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The development of pressure ulcers during aeromedical transport of combat casualties is an issue that continues to exist, especially during long transport flights. This study investigated the potential for a new intervention, an air-inflated… read more here.
Keywords: combat casualties; transport combat; air; pad ... See more keywords
A 20-year retrospective analysis of deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism among combat casualties requiring damage-control laparotomy at US military Role 2 surgical units
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000004405
Abstract: BACKGROUND Combat casualties receiving damage-control laparotomy at forward deployed, resource-constrained US military Role 2 (R2) surgical units require multiple evacuations, but the added risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in this population has not been defined.… read more here.
Keywords: control laparotomy; damage control; combat casualties;
Combat Casualties and Severe Shock: Risk Factors for Death at Role 3 Military Facilities.
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DOI: 10.7205/milmed-d-16-00392
Abstract: BACKGROUND Although significant research has been conducted on combat casualties receiving blood products, there is limited data for the subpopulation presenting in shock. The purpose of this study was to evaluate combat casualties arriving to… read more here.
Keywords: risk; mortality; role; combat casualties ... See more keywords