This handy guide is packed with the all the info you need to stay alive and well in the field, including disease diagnosis and treatment, drugs and dosages, emergency paramedical skills and preventive medicine. Special sections cover wartime emergencies (burn and blast injuries; nuclear, biological and chemical warfare; and emergency surgery) as well as primitive and veterinary medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics and orthopedics. Also includes practical survival techniques.
"The Army physician assistant (PA) has an important role throughout Army medicine. This handbook will describe the myriad positions and organizations in which PAs play leadership roles in management and patient care. Chapters also cover PA education, certification, continuing training, and career progression. Topics include the Interservice PA Program, assignments at the White House and the Old Guard (3d US Infantry Regiment), and roles in research and recruiting, as well as the PA's role in emergency medicine, aeromedical evacuation, clinical care, surgery, and occupational health."--Amazon.com viewed Oct. 29, 2020.
Historically in warfare, the majority of all combat deaths have occurred prior to a casualty ever receiving advanced trauma management. The execution of the Ranger mission profile in the Global War on Terrorism and our legacy tasks undoubtedly will increase the number of lethal wounds. Ranger leaders can significantly reduce the number of Rangers who die of wounds sustained in combat by simply targeting optimal medical capability in close proximity to the point of wounding. Directing casualty response management and evacuation is a Ranger leader task; ensuring technical medical competence is a Ranger Medic task. A solid foundation has been built for Ranger leaders and medics to be successful in managing casualties in a combat environment. The true success of the Ranger Medical Team will be defined by its ability to complete the mission and greatly reduce preventable combat death. Rangers value honor and reputation more than their lives, and as such will attempt to lay down their own lives in defense of their comrades. The Ranger Medic will do no less.
The printed Special Forces Medic Handbook is in the convenient 6x9 inch format. The book contains over 720 pages. The book is created, trusted and battle tested by the US Armed Forces Special Operations Command. It should be part of every bug-out bag and vehicle, and used by preppers, hunters, climbers, campers, outdoorspeople, hikers and anyone looking to survive natural or man-made disasters. The Special Forces Medic Handbook covers: Trauma Assessment Airway Management Hemorrhage Management Thoracic Trauma Management Hypovolemic Shock Management Head Injuries Seizures Spinal Cord Injuries Orthopedic Trauma Burns Hyperthermia Heat Injuries Routine Medical Problems Often Seen Equipment Lists Gynecology General Medicine Dentistry Poisonings Parasitic Infections Acute Infectionsn and Much More. Condensed Table of Contents of Special Forces Medic Handbook: PART 1: OPERATIONAL ISSUES PART 2: CLINICAL PROCESS PART 3: GENERAL SYMPTOMS PART 4: ORGAN SYSTEMS Chapter 1: Cardiac/Circulatory Chapter 2: Blood Chapter 3: Respiratory Chapter 4: Endocrine Chapter 5: Neurologic Chapter 6: Skin Chapter 7: Gastrointestinal Chapter 8: Genitourinary PART 5: SPECIALTY AREAS Chapter 9: Podiatry Chapter 10: Dentistry Chapter 11: Sexually Transmitted Diseases Chapter 12: Zoonotic Diseases Chart Chapter 13: Infectious Diseases Chapter 14: Preventive Medicine Chapter 15: Veterinary Medicine Chapter 16: Nutritional Deficiencies Chapter 17: Toxicology Chapter 18: Mental Health Chapter 19: Anesthesia PART 6: OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS Chapter 20: Dive Medicine Chapter 21: Aerospace Medicine Chapter 22: High Altitude Illnesses Chapter 23: Cold Illnesses and Injuries Chapter 24: Heat-Related Illnesses Chapter 25: Chemical Chapter 26: Biological Chapter 27: Radiation PART 7: TRAUMA Chapter 28: Trauma Assessment Chapter 29: Human and Animal Bites Chapter 31: Burns, Blast, Lightning, & Electrical Injuries Chapter 32: Non-Lethal Weapons Injuries PART 8: PROCEDURES Chapter 33: Basic Medical Skills Chapter 34: Lab Procedures APPENDICES Anatomical Plates Color Plates Identification of Cellular Blood Components Antibiotic Chart Photosensitivity Drugs IV Drip Rates Glasgow Coma Scale Mini Mental Status Neurological Examination Checklist Dermatomes of Cutaneous Innervation Wind Chill Chart Temperature Guidelines for Physical Activity Fluid Replacement Guidelines for Warm Weather Do Not Resuscitate Guidelines Lab Values Abbreviations BUY YOUR COPY TODAY!
This handbook was previously distributed as a supplement to the Journal of Special Operations Medicine. The realm of special operations forces (SOF) medicine is a unique and ever-changing one that demands specialized training for our joint SOF. Managing trauma on today’s battlefield presents a dynamic array of challenges where limited resources can be rapidly overwhelmed. An austere environment, hostile gunfire, and delays in casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) are the norms for the special operations medic. The material in this handbook was gleaned from special operations medics operating in the Global War on Terrorism and other operational environments. It should not be viewed as a substitute for the professional training and judgment of special operations medics; rather, it is designed to be a hip-pocket reference on the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) of SOF-relevant tactical combat casualty care. Key Lessons Ninety percent of combat loss of life occurs before casualties ever reach a military treatment facility (MTF); treatment prior to casualty evacuation is vital. Litter carries are fundamental for good patient care; they prevent further injury and get individuals off target as soon as possible. Rehearse manual carry methods prior to deployment. Every special operations warfighter should carry a tourniquet and be thoroughly familiar with its application. When managing multiple casualties, apply the principles of triage in classifying the priority of treatment and evacuation. Rehearse and employ all of the mechanics of CASEVAC from the point of injury to the handover at a MTF. This handbook provides a number of considerations when employing medical support to SOF in combat. The challenges are numerous, but the special operations medic must deliver medical care to save Soldiers’ lives. The collection of TTP in this handbook will enhance the medic’s ability to determine the optimum method to deliver casualty survival assistance.
Presenting a fascinating insider's view of U.S.A.F. special operations, this volume brings to life the critical contributions these forces have made to the exercise of air & space power. Focusing in particular on the period between the Korean War & the Indochina wars of 1950-1979, the accounts of numerous missions are profusely illustrated with photos & maps. Includes a discussion of AF operations in Europe during WWII, as well as profiles of Air Commandos who performed above & beyond the call of duty. Reflects on the need for financial & political support for restoration of the forces. Bibliography. Extensive photos & maps. Charts & tables.
"Lasers will continue to play an important and sometimes dangerous role on the modern battlefield. At present, there is no adequate comprehensive protection against accidental or intentional exposure to lasers in combat. Thus, it is critical that the field of laser safety research develop preventative protocols and prophylactic technologies to protect the warfighter and to support military operational objectives. This book details the current state-of-the-art in scientific, biomedical, and technical information concerning the effects of military lasers on the human body. An important purpose of this book is to identify current knowledge gaps in the various areas of this interdisciplinary field, and to offer specific recommendations for laser safety research and development into the future"--
