An Evaluation of TACEVAC Pre-Hospital Care and its Effect on Clinical Outcomes: Evidence to Support Future Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs)

Abstract

Background: Medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) is the movement and en route care of injured and medically compromised patients by medical care providers via helicopter. Military MEDEVAC platforms provide life-saving interventions that improve survival in combat. There is limited evidence to support decision making related to en route care and allocation of resources. The association between provider type and en route care is not well understood. Our objective was to describe MEDEVAC providers and identify associations between provider type, procedures performed, and outcomes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 06, 2018
Accession Number
AD1067792

Entities

People

  • Alejandra Mora
  • Crystal A. Perez
  • Joseph K Maddry
  • Lauren K. Reeves
  • Shelia Savell
  • Vikhyat S Bebarta

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Airway Management
  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Combat Casualty Care
  • Health Services
  • Medical Evacuation
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Personnel
  • Paramedics
  • Patient Care
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Trauma or Military Medicine