Joint Threater Trauma System: Saving Lives on the Battlefield
Abstract
The Joint Theater Trauma System (JTTS) in Iraq and Afghanistan was developed and implemented as ajoint effort amongst the Army, Navy, and Air Force to improve, advance, and coordinate how medical care is provided on the battlefield. This system has revolutionized battlefield medical care reducing fatalities and raising the quality of care to all-time high levels. It has achieved this by not only establishing a coordinated, organized approach to patient care but also by developing the Joint Theater Trauma Registry (JTTR). The JTTR is a tool used to collect data that is used to assess how well each part of the system is doing. The system analyzes combat data to determine new strategies for treatment, equipment, and training and focuses research to meet the goals and needs of today's battlefield. The JTTS is saving lives. This paper will show the JTTS has been successful in advancing combat casualty care, theater trauma management, and medical logistics and operational planning. Finally, this paper draws conclusions based on what is known about the JTTS and JTTR and recommends areas for further research, development, and analysis. The JTTS is helping to ensure that when decision makers or policymakers go forward, they are making decisions based on the best data available.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 23, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA484473
Entities
People
- Susan A. Union
Organizations
- Naval War College