59MDW Science and Technology Joint Austere Medicine Overview: Trauma and Clinical Care Research
Abstract:
Mission Advance technologies and knowledge for emergent and primary care in austere environments. Vision Conduct clinical research to support austere missions by enabling technologies and new knowledge that will empower medical personnel in providing superior patient care that improves the human condition throughout the continuum from the point-of-injury, enroute, and the CONUS-based hospital environment. Goals 1 Execute clinical research to improve readiness and provider skill sustainment using emerging technologies and applications. 2 Investigate innovative strategies to triage, resuscitate, stabilize, and transport the sick and injured. 3 Contribute to standardization and implementation of clinical methods, procedures, and practice for care of battlefield and non-battlefield injuries.