Prolonged Care

The focus on casualty care during approximately 6-to 72-hour post injury completes a missing component in the continuity of care at locations such as the battalion aid station. Prolonged Care addresses this gap. Combat casualties who require extended pre-evacuation care have survived to reach a safe place. Still, that location is without surgical capabilities, is not designed to hold patients for more than a few hours, and likely has limited resources. Providing medical care to stabilized casualties before evacuation to a higher role is a critical lifesaving skill set for non-surgeon prehospital medical personnel.

This book’s content primarily appeals to military healthcare providers.