Combat Casualties in a Conventional and Chemical Warfare Environment
Abstract
Soldiers are faced with the possibility of fighting in an environment where chemical and conventional weapons are used at the same time. Conventional weapons could cause wounds that would render the use of the gas mask ineffective and thus subject the soldier to the deleterious effects of the chemical agent. It was predicted that 34% of the casualties requiring hospitalization would not be able to use the gas mask effectively due to wounds, and that this could result in death, additional incapacitation, or complications in treatment depending on the effect of the chemical agent. Strategies should be developed to deal with anticipated problems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA173275
Entities
People
- B. G. Mccaughey
- J. B. Kelley
- J. Garrick
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center