Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Review clinical thought process and key principles for diagnosing weaponized chemical and biologic injuries. Clinical Context: Special Operation Forces (SOF) team deployed in an undisclosed, austere environment. Organic Expertise: Two SOF Soldiers with civilian EMT-Basic certification. Closest Medical Support: Mobile Forward Surgical Team (2 hours away); medical consults available by e-mail, phone, or video-teleconsultation. Earliest Evacuation: Earliest military evacuation from country 12-24 hours. With teleconsultation, patients departed to Germany as originally scheduled without need for Medical Evacuation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 133-135 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of special operations medicine : a peer reviewed journal for SOF medical professionals |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - Jun 1 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine