
Pediatric Prehospital Airway Management by U.S. Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan 2020 Elizabeth Koslow; Matthew Borgman; Michael April; Steven Schauer PMID: 32754753DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usaa173 Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource About The article is about how U.S. forces managed airway problems in children during conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. It describes how medics performed procedures like intubation and cricothyrotomy to help kids with breathing issues caused by injuries, often from explosions. The study found that intubations were more common than cricothyrotomies, which were rare but sometimes necessary. Many of the injured children had head or neck injuries, highlighting the need for proper training for medics handling such cases in combat zones. The research emphasizes the importance of preparing medical personnel to care for injured children effectively. Tags Focus Areas: Trauma; Violence Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection) Keywords: Afghanistan; Child; Emergency Medical Services; Hospitals, Pediatric; Intubation, Intratracheal; Iraq; Military Medicine; Pediatrics; Registries; Retrospective Studies; Wounds and Injuries; Airway Management; War-Related Injuries; Military Health Services Institutions: Brooke Army Medical Center; Uniformed Services University; U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research More like this An Analysis of Outcomes and Interventions for Female Pediatric Casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan 2022 · Brooke Army Medical Center, U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, Uniformed Services University, U.S. Army A Descriptive Analysis of Pediatric Transports Throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command 2021 · Brooke Army Medical Center, Tripler Army Medical Center, Uniformed Services University, U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Provision of Care for Critically Ill Children in Disasters 2019 · Tripler Army Medical Center, State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University, University of British Columbia The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Access Resources Journal ArticleEN Ask aRCie About This Resource

Pediatric Prehospital Airway Management by U.S. Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan

2020
Elizabeth Koslow; Matthew Borgman; Michael April; Steven Schauer

PMID: 32754753DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usaa173

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The article is about how U.S. forces managed airway problems in children during conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. It describes how medics performed procedures like intubation and cricothyrotomy to help kids with breathing issues caused by injuries, often from explosions. The study found that intubations were more common than cricothyrotomies, which were rare but sometimes necessary. Many of the injured children had head or neck injuries, highlighting the need for proper training for medics handling such cases in combat zones. The research emphasizes the importance of preparing medical personnel to care for injured children effectively.

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An Analysis of Outcomes and Interventions for Female Pediatric Casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan 2022 · Brooke Army Medical Center, U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, Uniformed Services University, U.S. Army A Descriptive Analysis of Pediatric Transports Throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command 2021 · Brooke Army Medical Center, Tripler Army Medical Center, Uniformed Services University, U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Provision of Care for Critically Ill Children in Disasters 2019 · Tripler Army Medical Center, State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University, University of British Columbia

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