MEDNET: a medical simulation network grand challenge.
The need to improve war-fighter training led to significant advancements in simulator technology. Now, simulator technology is ready to be applied to a new challenge: an evolutionary approach to training military medical personnel that will result in improved combat casualty care. With the exception of the introduction of helicopter evacuation support during the Korean War, changes in combat casualty care have not significantly altered the percentage of wounded soldiers lost in combat since World War II. The introduction of battlefield simulator training has improved strategic planning and combat readiness. It is time to apply these same tools to improve medical planning, military medical readiness and execution of casualty care.
Myjak
M D
MD
Virtual Workshop, Inc., P.O. Box 98 Titusville, FL 32781, USA. mmyjak@virtualworkshop.com
Rosen
J
J
D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003479:Curriculum; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008887:Military Medicine / Q000193:education*; D016544:Patient Simulation; D014194:Traumatology / Q000193:education*; D014584:User-Computer Interface