What’s in a Rash? Viral Exanthem Versus CBRNE Exposure: Teleconsultation Support for Two Special Forces Soldiers With Diffuse Rash in an Austere Environment

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What’s in a Rash? Viral Exanthem Versus CBRNE Exposure: Teleconsultation Support for Two Special Forces Soldiers With Diffuse Rash in an Austere Environment
Lee HD, Butterfield S, Maddry JK, Powell D, Vasios WN, Yun H, Ferraro D, Pamplin JC 18(2). 133
Publication Type: Journal Article (Ongoing Series / Prolonged Field Care)

Abstract:
Objective: Review clinical thought process and key principles for diagnosing weaponized chemical and biologic injuries. Clinical Context: Special Operation Forces (SOF) team deployed in an undisclosed, austere environment. Organic Expertise: Two SOF Soldiers with civilian EMT-Basic certification. Closest Medical Support: Mobile Forward Surgical Team (2 hours away); medical consults available by e-mail, phone, or video-teleconsultation. Earliest Evacuation: Earliest military evacuation from country 12-24 hours. With teleconsultation, patients departed to Germany as originally scheduled without need for Medical Evacuation.

Keywords: telemedicine; chemical exposure; biologic exposure; military personnel; emergency treatment; patient transfer; prolonged field care
PMID: 29889970

DOI: 10.55460/9NNM-E7J4