Diagnosis and Treatment of Diseases of Tactical Importance to U.S. Central Command
Abstract
This TG is compiled and edited for military physicians and physician assistants operating outside the continental United States (OCONUS) under the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM). The geographic area of consideration includes parts of Central and Southwest Asia, and northeastern Africa. A reasonable degree of geographic specificity is provided for conditions that show significant variability in this regard. Certain tropical diseases (such as filariasis) will most likely not be encountered in Central Asia. However, this TG is not to be considered a definitive source of medical intelligence, and the reader is referred to the Armed Forces Medical Intelligence Center (AFMIC) for the most current medical intelligence. Diseases outlined herein are primarily within the scope of primary care internal medicine. The following caveats bear mentioning: Focus is on initial, not definitive, management outside of the hospital. Assumed level of care is I or II, with a worst-case evacuation policy of 7 days. The format and distribution of this TG is aimed at providers who would generally lack laboratory support, and whose local supply of drugs, sterile supplies, and medical equipment would be extraordinarily limited. However, for most conditions, components of definitive care are briefly mentioned to help guide the reader through triage and clinical decisions that depend on feasibility of evacuation and predictability of an acceptable prognosis. Determination of physical profiles and specific duty limitations are left primarily to the provider, though some of the information in this guide may be helpful in decision support. This is not a complete guide for preventive countermeasures. Therefore, this is not the source for patient or command education. Use alternative, easily available, military sources for prevention guidance at the individual, small-unit, and command level. (see USACHPPM Web site).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA457189
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine