A GUIDE FOR CONSERVATIVE THERAPY ABOARD FLEET BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINES

Abstract

A guide for conservative medical therapy for use in treating 'surgical' illnesses encountered aboard Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) submarines is presented. Emphasis is placed on antibiotic drugs, their selection, administration, and contraindications. Newer concepts of 'massive' penicillin G therapy are detailed. Phases of supportive therapy adapted to shipboard facilities, include central venous pressure monitoring and a procedure for crossmatching blood. The epidemiology, detection, and treatment of penicillin allergic reactions are outlined. The paper concludes with practical suggestions concerning diagnostic tests and supply problems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 11, 1967
Accession Number
AD0661837

Entities

People

  • Bruce R. Geer

Organizations

  • Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bacteria
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Blood Groups
  • Health Services
  • Infection
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Skin Diseases
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Trauma or Military Medicine