title: Major military trauma: decision making in the ICU.
abstract: The management of trauma in the field intensive care unit has evolved in recent years. Key issues in current practice and organisation are discussed, with particular attention to areas where civilian and military practice differs. Possible future improvements are explored.
authors: MDHU Portsmouth, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, Portsmouth. james.mcnicholas@porthosp.nhs.uk
authors: J J K
authors: JJ
authors: McNicholas
authors: J D
authors: JD
authors: Henning
mesh_terms: D000698:Analgesia / Q000379:methods; D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D003422:Critical Care; D003657:Decision Making; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005112:Extracorporeal Circulation; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010343:Patient Admission; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010360:Patient Transfer; D014857:Warfare; D000078329:Workforce; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D002245:Carbon Dioxide