Gaps in expectations among clients of secondary medical services in the military system compared with the civilian system as a satisfaction index.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Neck pain among rotary-wing aviators has been established as an important issue in the military community, yet no U.S. Army regulation defines exactly what cervical spine range of motion (CROM) is adequate for flight. This lack of regulation leaves flight surgeons to subjectively determine whether an aviat...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Williams ST,Madison AM,Brozoski FT,Chancey VC

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Experience with advanced surgery for the treatment of civilian gunshot injuries supports the changes in approach and indications for the treatment of war gunshot injuries. Eight patients with gluteal gunshot wounds are presented with typical war injuries. They were wounded during 1992 and 1993 in the war in Croatia an...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Vukić Z

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty-two medical observers at various levels of medical training examined six patients for the presence or absence of scleral icterus in a double-blind survey. At a total serum bilirubin of 42.8 mmol/l (2.5 mg/dl) and 53.0 mmol/l (3.1 mg/dl), 58% (95% confidence interval [CI] 33-80%) and 68% (95% CI 46-85%) of examin...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Ruiz MA,Saab S,Rickman LS

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Addition of an oxygen concentrator into a control loop furthers previous work in autonomous control of oxygenation. Software integrates concentrator and ventilator function from a single control point, ensuring maximum efficiency by placing a pulse of oxygen at the beginning of the breath. We sought to verif...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Gangidine MM,Blakeman TC,Branson RD,Johannigman JA

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq witnessed the first widespread use of U.S. Army Forward Surgical Teams (FSTs). Although doctrinally designed to support maneuver brigades in a linear front conflict, FSTs were quickly adapted to fulfill area support and special operation support missions as part of Operation Enduring F...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Counihan TC,Danielson PD

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) inpatient psychiatry program treating Vietnam veterans for symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder provided day and evening treatment programs. The evening program, besides treating psychiatric trauma, incorporated the DVA mission of assisting patients with vocational rehabilit...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Pendorf JE

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study is the first to our knowledge to examine associations of survey-reported dietary supplement use with medical record diagnoses, rather than retrospective self-reported supplement use at the time of the medical encounter or case reports of adverse events. Dietary supplement (DS) use and adverse ev...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Humphreys MA,Phillips CJ,Trone DW

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Obstetric fistulae are a leading scourge for women in developing countries resulting, in severe individual suffering and devastating socio-economic repercussions for her family and community. The underlying causes of obstetric fistula stem from multiple factors to include poor nutrition, early marriage, in...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Gehrich AP,Dietrich C,Licina D,Satin M,Ahmed S,Huda N

更新日期：2020-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Physical therapists (PTs) serve as physician extenders performing direct access evaluations for musculoskeletal conditions. The previous war-time mission of PTs was limited to level III medical care. Recently PTs began providing care at levels I/II with brigade combat teams (BCTs). PURPOSE:Determine the sen...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Rhon DI,Gill N,Teyhen D,Scherer M,Goffar S

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidemiological studies often have to rely on a participant's self-reporting of information. The validity of the self-report instrument is an important consideration in any study. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the validity of self-reported Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) scores. The APFT is admi...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Jones SB,Knapik JJ,Sharp MA,Darakjy S,Jones BH

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ibuprofen is commonly used by warfighters in the deployed environment. This study investigated its dose effects on in vitro coagulation in human and pig blood. METHODS:Blood samples were collected from 6 normal volunteers and 6 healthy pigs and processed to make platelet-adjusted samples (100 × 10(3)/μL, ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Martini WZ,Rodriguez CM,Deguzman R,Guerra JB,Martin AK,Pusateri AE,Cap AP,Dubick MA

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study determines the extent to which payment thresholds for reporting malpractice claims to the National Practitioner Data Bank identifies substandard health care delivery in the Department of Defense. Relevant data were available on 2,291 of 2,576 medical malpractice claims reported to the closed medical malpract...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Metter EJ,Granville RL,Kussman MJ

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of more effective medical simulators requires a collaborative team effort where three kinds of expertise are carefully coordinated: (1) exceptional medical expertise focused on providing complete and accurate information about the medical challenges (i.e., critical skills and knowledge) to be simulated...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Munro A,Clark RE

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study's objective was to describe: (1) patterns of cancer prevalence and type, (2) patient demographics, and (3) the sources, and cost, of medical care in the military beneficiary population using the Military Health System administrative databases. Calendar year 2002 patient enrollment, inpatient and outpatient ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Crawford RS 3rd,Wu J,Park D,Barbour GL

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) are a concern for the military community because of medical expenses, possible disability, and separation from the military. This study investigated the prevalence of MSIs in deployed aeromedical evacuation (AE) populations reported on Post-Deployment Health Assessment (PDHA) forms. A s...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Fouts BL,Serres JL,Dukes SF,Maupin GM,Wade ME,Pohlman DM

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between repeated exposure to blast overpressure and neurological function was examined in the context of breacher training at the U.S. Marine Corps Weapons Training Battalion Dynamic Entry School. During this training, Students are taught to apply explosive charges to achieve rapid ingress into secure...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Carr W,Stone JR,Walilko T,Young LA,Snook TL,Paggi ME,Tsao JW,Jankosky CJ,Parish RV,Ahlers ST

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports on data from a survey of international military mental health professionals. In a series of open-ended questions, respondents were asked to describe their country in terms of the field of military psychology, the role of mental health professionals on deployment, the degree to which the field of men...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Adler AB,Bartone PT

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:State-of-the-art three-dimensional motion analysis systems, which are utilized to predict, diagnose, and treat many musculoskeletal and neurological disorders, are expensive and space consuming. These systems have only been widely used in large research facilities because of their lack of this transportability. Since ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Parks M,Chien JH,Siu KC

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of a young woman presenting to a military field hospital in Afghanistan with a non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) associated with the diet drug sibutramine. We also provide a brief literature review on the association between sibutramine and myocardial infarction. ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Fernandez WG,Biswas AK

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A functional capacity evaluation (FCE) evaluates the ability of an individual to perform activities related to employment. There is no FCE specific to the military population; therefore, a FCE for the military population (FCE-M) was developed to evaluate an injured service member's (SM) ability to return to duty. The ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Cancio JM,Oliver RA,Yancosek KE

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Extremity war-wounds present an elevated risk of infection and compromise reconstructive procedures. In a French military hospital, a multi-disciplinary meeting (MDM) was created to standardize the care given to soldiers with osteoarticular infection. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Grosset A,Mangin P,MacNab C,Pfister G,de l'Escalopier N,Cournac JM,Aletti M,Samson T,Rigal S,Mathieu L

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report examines a vesiculopustular reaction which occurred in a young Marine 9 d after receiving the smallpox vaccination. Review of the CDC guidelines, ACAM2000 package insert, and literature surrounding the smallpox vaccine reveals several well-established adverse cutaneous reactions associated with vaccin...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Kramer TR

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hypersensitivity reactions to natural rubber latex are well-characterized occupational concerns for health care personnel. Health care providers are at increased risk for exposure and possibly transmission of vaccine preventable diseases. Therefore, many health care facilities require providers to be vacci...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Davenport J,Gomez R,Smith D

更新日期：2020-03-02 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM:Surgical site infections (SSIs) are associated with increased length of hospital stays, poor patient outcomes, and increased health care costs making prevention of SSI a high priority for the U.S. Military Health Care System. The focus of this project was to develop and pilot a pre...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Scallan RM,Gerathy S,Price J,Lazarus AM,Metter EJ,Talbot LA

更新日期：2020-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Successful rehabilitation of female service members suffering traumatic injuries to the maxillofacial region is both a physiological and a psychological issue. A clinical evaluation to determine if an association exists between sex hormone levels and dental implant success was undertaken. Endosseous dental implants we...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Cuenin MF,Billman MA,Kudryk VL,Hanson BS

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serotonin syndrome is a potential side effect of some psychotropic medications in common use today. With over 8000 adverse events related to this condition in 2004 alone, this risk warrants further attention. The deployed environment presents a unique set of stressors and risks involved in treatment with any psychothe...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Lawyer TI,Jensen J,Welton RS

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Occupational noise threatens U.S. worker health and safety and commands a significant financial burden on state and federal government worker compensation programs. Previous studies suggest that hearing conservation programs have contributed to reduced occupational hearing loss for noise-exposed workers. M...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Garcia SL,Smith KJ,Palmer C

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Gathering end-user feedback about candidate technologies in the operational environment prior to fielding helps to ensure that far-forward medical teams receive the most suitable technology. It is therefore a crucial step in the defense medical acquisition process. The current article reviews the methodolo...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Krauss S,Sanjakdar S,Wilson A,Dacanay B,Jasper L,Adler A,Funari T

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the epidemiology, morbidity, and etiology of dermatologic and non-human immunodeficiency virus venereologic disease (Derm/STD) aboard a deployed aircraft carrier to revise Derm/STD training objectives for shipboard primary care providers. Onboard supplies for treatment of Derm/STD were also evaluated. Over ...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Vidmar DA,Harford RR,Beasley WJ,Revels J,Thornton SA,Kao TC

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Before 2011, Army commanders were unable to achieve complete visibility of soldiers possessing temporary medical limitations. The creation of time-limited definitions and technical categorization of this group, now known as the medically not ready (MNR) population, eventually allowed its quantification. With heightene...

journal_title：Military medicine

authors： Malish RG,Arnett AD,Place RJ

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00