Lee HD, Butterfield S, Maddry JK, Powell D, Vasios WN, Yun H, Ferraro D, Pamplin JC. 18(2). 133 - 135. (Journal Article)
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.
Keywords: telemedicine; chemical exposure; biologic exposure; military personnel; emergency treatment; patient transfer; prolonged field care