Echelon of care at time of external fixation and infection risk in military combat casualties

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Role 2 (R2) U.S. military treatment facilities provide lifesaving far forward damage control resuscitation and surgery. Given the austere conditions at R2s, …

Veterans Affairs military toxic exposure research conference: Veteran-centric approach and community of practice

Abstract: The U.S. Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act expands benefits and services to U.S. Veterans exposed to …

Examining the association between military service history and outcomes after burn injury

Abstract: The association between military service history and long-term outcomes after burn injury is unknown. This study uses data from the Burn Model System National Database to …

Evaluation of topical off-the-shelf therapies to improve prolonged field care of burn-injured Service members

Abstract: Burns are common injuries on the battlefield. Given austere environments, surgical debridement of injured service members is often not feasible in these settings. Delays …

Burns Management in the Military and Humanitarian Setting

Abstract: Burns are an unpredictable element of the modern battlespace and humanitarian operations. Most military burns are small and may not be a significant challenge for …