1. Expeditionary medicine in Africa: the French experience.
- Author
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Kaiser E, Kenane MN, Montcriol A, and Palmier B
- Subjects
- Africa, France, Humans, Risk Factors, Triage, Military Medicine, Military Personnel, Travel, Tropical Climate, Tropical Medicine, Warfare, Wounds and Injuries surgery
- Abstract
The French army is often engaged in stability and support operations in Africa, and its military health service has gained much experience. The goal of this article is to present our military medical management strategies during the two main phases of military action. These situations most often begin with an initial combat phase, with combat casualty care. This consists of first aid, i.e., treatment of bleeding points, followed by battlefield forward medical care, damage control surgery, and resuscitation in forward surgical units. The quieter second phase of peacekeeping operations is dominated by the management of tropical diseases and their prevention, essential for the preservation of the military strength.
- Published
- 2007
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