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 …

Acquisition and retention of military surgical competencies: A survey of surgeons' experiences in the UK Defence Medical Services

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The acquisition and retention of militarily relevant surgical knowledge and skills are vital to enable expert management of combat casualties on operations. …

Persistent Opioid Use after Combat Injury and Subsequent Long-term Risk of Abuse: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Abstract: Objective: To determine whether persistent opioid use after injury is associated with subsequent long-term development of clinically recognized opioid abuse. Summary …