The Battlefield of Pluripotency

The physical and skill standards of the future soldier to be present on the battlefield

Background: Looking at recent wars and studying their impact on the military, economic and political independence of countries, as well as anticipating the organization of future wars in science and technology, one can infer the importance of appropriate strategies, approaches, policies, and tactical measures in pursuit of success on the battlefield. Among these measures, planning to train huma...

New methods of hemorrhage Control in Pre-Hospital and Battlefield Conditions: Mini Review

Background and Aim: Hemorrhage has been a major cause of casualties on the battlefield, which can be prevented in many cases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of hemorrhage control methods in pre-hospital and battlefield conditions. Methods: In this mini-review, search was conducted using different combination of keywords including Hemorrhage control, Hemorrhage blocking agents...

Multidisciplinary Teams on the Battlefield: An Innovative Approach to Overcrowded Field Hospitals and Trauma Centers

Relief and transportation of victims on the battlefield from the viewpoint of military nurses: a qualitative study

Background and Aim: Nurses are the biggest groups that provide relief and transport services in critical conditions and battlefields. Although many studies are published regarding the role of nurses in war the number of qualitative researches in this field is limited. This study was conducted to identify the role of nurses in the relief and transportation of injured victims on the battlefield. ...

Early Reconstructions of Complex Lower Extremity Battlefield Soft Tissue Wounds

BACKGROUND Severe lower extremity trauma as a devastating combat related injury is on the rise and this presents reconstructive surgeons with significant challenges to reach optimal cosmetic and functional outcomes. This study assessed early reconstructions of complex lower extremity battlefield soft tissue wounds. METHODS  This was a prospective case series study of battled field injur...