Presentation
Civilian trauma care - learning from the military experience
Canadian Association of Physician Assistants Annual Conference
(2012)
Abstract
In the 21st century, military and civilian trauma surgeons bring similar solutions to similar problems, learning one from another. The objective of this presentation is to review military trauma care in Afghanistan for aspects that may influence civilian practice at home.
• Comprehensive trauma care system: guidelines,
registry, review
• Protocols for care: damage control; massive
blood transfusion policy; mass casualty care
• Techniques: resuscitative thoracotomy;
decompressive craniectomy; pelvic-gluteal
hemorrhage control
• Rehabilitation: Mild traumatic brain injury
• Delegated medical acts: medics / PAs
Disciplines
Publication Date
October, 2012
Citation Information
Vivian C. McAlister. "Civilian trauma care - learning from the military experience" Canadian Association of Physician Assistants Annual Conference (2012) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/vivianmcalister/159/