French Navy: What is the Impact of Minor Surgery Emergencies in an Isolated Sea-Based Environment?

Research Paper Title Impact of Minor Surgery Emergencies in Isolated Sea-Based Environment: The French Navy Experience. Background The aim of this article was to determine whether some of the urgent (<24 hours) medical evacuations (MEDEVACs) (from French Navy surface ships in isolated situations but with an embarked medical officer) of patients suffering from minor surgical… Read More

USAF: PTSD & Aeromedical Evacuation Nurses & Technicians

Research Paper Title Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in United States Air Force Aeromedical Evacuation Nurses and Technicians. Background Critical Care Air Transport Teams (CCATT) are specialised military medical personnel who provide high-acuity care in an aeromedical environment. Methods The rate of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms was assessed in CCATT personnel and their rates were compared… Read More

Comparing Combat Medical Evacuation

Research Paper Title Combat MEDEVAC: A comparison of care by provider type for en route trauma care in theatre and 30-day patient outcomes. Background Medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) is the movement and en route care of injured and medically compromised patients by medical care providers via helicopter. Military MEDEVAC platforms provide lifesaving interventions that improve survival… Read More