title: Right turn resuscitation: frequently asked questions.
abstract: In this article the process of operating room resuscitation - commonly known as Right Turn Resuscitation (RTR) when conducted in the medical treatment facility at Camp Bastion - is described. The place of RTR within the concepts of damage control resuscitation and surgery is discussed along with activation criteria and protocols. The medical leadership, team roles, advantages and disadvantages are reviewed. Finally, studies describing the impact of RTR and operating room resuscitation are briefly described.
authors: Academic Department of Military Surgery and Trauma, Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, Birmingham, UK.
authors: N R M
authors: NR
authors: Tai
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Russell
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D009873:Operating Rooms; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012151:Resuscitation; D014857:Warfare