MANAGEMENT OF SOFT-TISSUE WOUNDS, BURNS, AND HAND INJURIES IN THE FIELD SETTING

In combat, the tactical situation can prevent rapid evacuation to defi nitive care, or casualty overload can tie up the surgical teams, All m edical personnel and their supporting cadre should have the ability to manage wounds and burns, Controlling bleeding and airways, cleaning a nd debriding wounds, and dressing or splinting injuries is essential k nowledge and training for enlisted and officer personnel of all medica l departments.