Ultrasound In Special Operations Medicine: A Proposal For Applicatoin And Training

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Ultrasound In Special Operations Medicine: A Proposal For Applicatoin And Training
Keenan S, Morgan AR, Blankenship R, Hubler DA 8(4). 47
Publication Type: Journal Article

Abstract:
Emergency ultrasound is gaining ground as a powerful diagnostic tool in the hospital setting. With ever-expanding indications, validated with scientific studies, it has become an accepted and relied-upon technology with daily use in emergency departments, and surgical and critical care settings around the world. Additionally, with the current worldwide combat operations and the resultant deployment of far-forward medical assets, the technology’s use outside of the standard hospital setting has been demonstrated. This technology, however, has had limited use outside the forward surgical or medical officer-positioned assets, despite being standard equipment with some Special Operations units. We hope to stimulate discussion about its use in Special Operations medicine by educating the reader to the possibilities of this technology, and suggesting a reasonable training and fielding plan for its optimal use.

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