Effects of Burn Injuries on Thermoregulatory and Cardiovascular Responses in Soldiers: Implications for the Standards of Medical Fitness
Abstract
This final report summarizes the findings from the projects outlined in grant number: W81XWH-15-1-0647, which concluded September 29, 2021. A reoccurring finding is that a strict criterium of a 40 percent total body surface area burn as an exclusion from service in the US Army (e.g., AR 40-501) is excessively limited and show be broadened to include the size of the soldier, what the soldier is wearing (e.g., battle fatigues with and without body armor), the environmental condition the soldier is performing in, and the work intensity the soldier is working in. The results from this body of work have resulted in 6 published manuscripts, with the expectation of another approx. 3 published manuscripts either directly or indirectly associated with these research trials. Notably, this project assisted in the training of six post-doctoral fellows. With the exception of one post-doctoral fellow still working in our laboratory, each of these individuals have accepted faculty positions in academia or are working in governmental military research laboratories.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1169473
Entities
People
- Craig G Crandall
Organizations
- University of Texas at Dallas