Citation

Baker MS, Ryals PA. Mil. Med. 1996; 161(9): 499-501.

Affiliation

Naval Reserve Fleet Hospital 21, Dallas, TX, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Association of Military Surgeons of the United States)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8840787

Abstract

Navy medicine is challenged to provide ongoing and realistic training for medical personnel who will be deployed to provide battlefield care. Current events in this country suggest that the need for realistic training could be met while simultaneously providing support to civilian communities with great need. Deployable Medical Systems hospital modules could be set up in areas where the medical care system is overwhelmed and provide real patient management on the deployment platform. This innovative approach to providing "mutual support" to our own citizens will also enhance the cooperation between the civilian and military sectors should a civil disaster occur.

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