Military application of mechanical CPR devices: a pressing requirement?

abstract：:Damage Control Radiology describes the process where imaging aids the decision making process in a trauma setting and is an important part of Damage Control Surgery and Resuscitation. This article outlines how radiology fits in to the primary and secondary surveys and discusses the role of imaging modalities such as u...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Gay DA,Miles RM

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examines sudden unexpected deaths in relation to strenuous exercise in the five years following the introduction of the Basic Fitness Test viz: 1978-82 and, by comparison with an identical study of the years 1968-77, shows that the annual exercise associated mortality rate rose from 3.5 per 100,000 before t...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Lynch P,Ineson N,Jones KP,Scott AW

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A survey of the orthopaedic casualties evacuated (casevacs) to the Royal Hospital Haslar between November 1995 and April 1996 was performed. A total of 464 service persons and civilians were casevaced. Orthopaedic cases amounted to 55% of all evacuations. Of these, 54% were British Army personnel. Conditions necessita...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Cannon LB,Singer BR

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Safe clinical care within Ebola Virus Disease Treatment Units (EVDTUs) mandate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), comprising a fluid impermeable hooded suit, visor, gloves and rubber boots. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of this PPE on clinical personnel's performance in ...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Maynard SL,Kao R,Craig DG

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (PHEC) course is a 3 day course run by BASICS Education for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Royal College of Nursing and the NHS Ambulance Service. PHEC teaches and examines the care of medical, trauma, paediatric and obstetric patients in the pre-hospital environment. 243 (...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Greaves I

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical experience of an army surgeon in a military hospital in East Nepal is discussed. The truly general nature of the work load is highlighted and the need for a broad based general training in surgery for such a task is well illustrated. A high degree of interdisciplinary cooperation was experienced and was i...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Ryan JM

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On Friday 16 February 2001, terrorists detonated a bomb under a civilian coach travelling from Nis in Serbia to Gracanica in Kosovo. 10 people were killed at the scene. 13 casualties were treated in the British KFOR hospital (Reynolds Hospital) in Pristina. Another 8 casualties were evacuated to the American KFOR hosp...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Vassallo DJ,Graham PJ,Gupta G,Alempijevic Dj

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The physical mechanism of blunt impact injuries to thoracic and abdominal viscera is often conveniently described simply in terms of "crush"--this is an over-simplification. Any impact to the torso does result in the rapid displacement of the body wall which may lacerate and contuse underlying viscera, but this simple...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Cooper GJ,Taylor DE

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In a care under fire situation, a first line response to haemorrhage is to apply a tourniquet and return fire. However, there is little understanding of how tourniquets and other haemorrhage control devices impact marksmanship. METHODS:We compared the impact of the iTClamp and the Combat Application Tourniq...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： LaPorta A,Kirkpatrick AW,Mckee JL,Roberts DJ,Tien H,Beckett A,Ball CG,Mckee I,Louw D,Holcomb JB

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Under the laws of armed conflict military medics are deemed non-combatants, and as such are subject to certain protections and limitations. The non-combatant status is defined in the famous Geneva Conventions, which form the basis of the international law of armed conflict. The protections afforded to medical personne...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Wilkins D,Dieppe C

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The optimal fluid for the resuscitation of critically ill and injured patients remains the subject of considerable controversy. Hypertonic crystalloid solutions such as hypertonic saline provide rapid volume expansion, have an acceptable safety profile, and are easy to store and transport. Recent meta-analyses suggest...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Smith JE,Hall MJ

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Even in the middle of an epidemic of a very serious illness, outbreaks of other infectious diseases will continue. Clinicians need to be able to make rapid decisions about the nature of the outbreak and how to manage it. A balance needs to be struck between managing all patients as if they have the worst-case scenario...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Horne S,Forbes K,Burns D,Tuck J

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Night vision goggles (NVGs) are becoming an increasingly important tool in military aviation. They provide superior visual capability over unaided night vision, but any reduction in goggle performance can have a serious effect on flight safety and operational effectiveness. This study shows that the use of the ANV 20/...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Manton AG,Webster KW

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to find out the risk value of functional fitness test (FFT) results for low back pain (LBP) among fixed-wing military pilots. METHODS:A total of 104 male military pilots were recruited for this study. The study was conducted with a self-administered questionnaire and FFT. The func...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Honkanen T,Kyröläinen H,Avela J,Mäntysaari M

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article argues that there is a duty of care held by the State to military veterans who have been technologically enhanced as part of their military service. It suggests that enhancements may be permanent, persistent or protracted and demonstrates how enhancements generate additional moral responsibilities from th...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Henschke A

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of anaerobic streptococcal myonecrosis as a rare complication after pilonidal sinus excision with primary closure. The recognition of the disease in any patient who has early septic deterioration after a surgical procedure requires aggressive management for survival. ...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Panov TA,Kjossev KT,Losanoff JE

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Defence Clinical Psychology Service (DCPS) is the professional clinical psychology service and community of clinical psychology practice within UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). The DCPS provides professional clinical care, consultation and research in support of the UK Armed Forces. Regulated by the Health and Care P...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Norris R,McCauley M

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary blast lung injury frequently complicates military conflict and terrorist attacks on civilian populations. The fact that it occurs in areas of conflict or unpredictable mass casualty events makes clinical study in human casualties implausible. Research in this field is therefore reliant on the use of some form ...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Scott T,Hulse E,Haque M,Kirkman E,Hardman J,Mahoney P

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tracheobronchomalacia is a rare cause of respiratory distress in children. An infant with tracheobronchomalacia is presented. The aetiology, pathophysiology and management are discussed. ...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Moorthy B,Robertson H

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Belize, hosting one of the British Army's overseas training areas, provides access to challenging terrain and austere environments, which allows the delivery of training to soldiers on survival and combat within the jungle environment. A 26-year-old infanteer on exercise in Belize presented with progressive bilateral ...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Forbes KE,Foster P

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Role 2 Afloat provides a damage control resuscitation and surgery facility in support of maritime, littoral and aviation operations. Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) offers a rapid, effective solution to exsanguinating haemorrhage from pelvic and non-compressible torso haemorrhage. It ...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Rees P,Waller B,Buckley AM,Doran C,Bland S,Scott T,Matthews J

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Terrorism is not a new concept but our need to prepare for the effects of bioterrorism has achieved a particular urgency. The use of biological agents provides a new set of challenges to professional caregivers, emergency personnel and Governments. These agents are generally not readily identified through the senses, ...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Alexander DA

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA) in children is associated with a low probability of survival and poor neurological outcome in survivors. Since 2003, over 600 seriously injured local national children have been treated at deployed UK military medical treatment facilities during the Iraq and Afghanistan conflic...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Hillman CM,Rickard A,Rawlins M,Smith JE

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A modified version of the J95 morbidity reporting system, called J95a, was used in the Multinational Division South West (MND SW) during Operation Resolute 2. The broad scope of the 'Other Diseases' and 'Other Injuries' event codes were reduced, with codes being added for specific areas of interest which were 'ENT Pro...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Owen JP,Macmillan AH

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In order to train medical personnel properly for future international missions the Lithuanian Armed Forces decided to adopt BATLS/BARTS as a basic course for military pre-hospital trauma care. This decision was based upon the increasing Lithuanian participation in international missions as a part of multinati...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Molde A,Milasius S,Lundberg L

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Role 3 Medical Treatment Facility (Field Hospital) in Camp Bastion (R3 Bastion) is acknowledged to be one of the busiest dedicated trauma facilities in the world. Casualties typically present with severe injuries and in physiological extremis. These casualties form a unique cohort representing the most relevant po...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Nordmann G,Woolley T,Doughty H,Dalle Lucca J,Hutchings S,Kirkman E

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the prevalence of tourniquet use in combat trauma, the contribution to lives saved and the complications of their use in this environment. POPULATION:All casualties treated at UK field hospital facilities in Iraq and Afghanistan and meeting criteria for entry into UK Joint Theatre Trauma Registry (JTT...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Brodie S,Hodgetts TJ,Ollerton J,McLeod J,Lambert P,Mahoney P

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article introduces a practical triage tool designed to assist commanders, jungle training instructors (JTIs) and medical personnel to identify Defence Personnel (DP) with suspected exertional heat illness (EHI). The challenges of managing suspected EHI in a jungle training environment and the potential advantages...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Smith M,Withnall R,Boulter M

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Having served more than 4000 personnel including the peacekeeping troops, UN police and civilian staff, the Chinese Peacekeeping Level 2 Military Hospital has accumulated 1235 inpatient medical records in 4 years. Assessment of the records stored in the CHN L2 identified that the data collected by different ...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Sun R,Tian J,Jia Z,Zhou N,Zhou S

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Backpack palsy (BPP) is a common aetiology of brachial plexopathy in military hospitals. We aimed to determine the incidence and risk factors of BPP in young Korean soldiers. METHODS:We identified enlisted patients who were diagnosed with BPP from a review of the medical records of all the Korean military h...

journal_title：Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps

authors： Kim KE,Kim EJ

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00