• Author: Michael D. April
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Strengthening the psychological health and readiness of military critical care nurses for disaster and future combat environments

Abstract: Critical care nursing is a highly dynamic and demanding field, and critical care nurses play a vital role in the US military health care system. Although many critical …

Interventions Associated with Survival After Prehospital Intubation in the Deployed Combat Setting

Abstract: Introduction: Airway compromise is the second leading cause of potentially preventable death on the battlefield. Prehospital airway management is often unavoidable in a …

A narrative review of existing and developing biomarkers in acute traumatic brain injury for potential military deployed use

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in both adult civilian and military populations. Currently, diagnostic and …

Associations with prehospital antibiotic receipt among combat casualties with open wounds: A Department of Defense Trauma Registry study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Current Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) guidelines recommend antibiotic administration for all open wounds to prevent infection. We identified …