Trends in Prehospital Blood, Crystalloid, and Colloid Administration in Accordance With Changes in Tactical Combat Casualty Care Guidelines.
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DOI: 10.1093/milmed/usab461
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Hemorrhage is the leading threat to the survival of battlefield casualties. This study aims to investigate the types of fluids and blood products administered in prehospital trauma encounters to discover the effectiveness of Tactical… read more here.
Keywords: tactical combat; combat casualty; blood products; administration ... See more keywords
Is tactical combat casualty care in terrorist attacks suitable for civilian first responders?
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003337
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Prehospital management of intentional mass casualty incidents is a unique challenge to Emergency Medical Services. Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and the use of tourniquets for extremity hemorrhage have already proven to reduce mortality… read more here.
Keywords: care; combat casualty; tactical combat; casualty care ... See more keywords