What's in a Rash? Viral Exanthem Versus CBRNE Exposure: Teleconsultation Support for Two Special Forces Soldiers With Diffuse Rash in an Austere Environment

Howard D. Lee, Samuel Butterfield, Joseph Maddry, Douglas Powell, William N. Vasios, Heather Yun, David Ferraro, Jeremy C. Pamplin

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Review clinical thought process and key principles for diagnosing weaponized chemical and biologic injuries. Clinical Context: Special Operation Forces (SOF) team deployed in an undisclosed, austere environment. Organic Expertise: Two SOF Soldiers with civilian EMT-Basic certification. Closest Medical Support: Mobile Forward Surgical Team (2 hours away); medical consults available by e-mail, phone, or video-teleconsultation. Earliest Evacuation: Earliest military evacuation from country 12-24 hours. With teleconsultation, patients departed to Germany as originally scheduled without need for Medical Evacuation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)133-135
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of special operations medicine : a peer reviewed journal for SOF medical professionals
Volume18
Issue number2
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2018

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