Combat Stress or Hemorrhage? Evidence for a Decision-Assist Algorithm for Remote Triage
Abstract
In the setting of remote military triage, when physical access to the patient is not possible, traditional physiological measurements available to a combat medic may not differentiate between a wounded soldier and an active soldier. We tested the hypothesis that changes in high-frequency R-R interval spectral power (RRI HF) and pulse pressure (PP) would differ between progressive central hypovolemia (simulated hemorrhage) and exercise to evaluate their potential for remotely distinguishing active from bleeding soldiers. The RRI HF and PP were used because of their ability to track central hypovolemia.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA630429
Entities
People
- Caroline A Rickards
- Kathy L. Ryan
- Steven A Romero
- Victor A Convertino
- William H. Cooke
Organizations
- United States Army Institute of Surgical Research