title: The surgical aspects of Role 2 Afloat.
abstract: The current configuration of the surgical component of the Role 2 Afloat team is described, including an outline of the equipment available. The lessons learned from a recent exercise, where a Role 2 Afloat team was deployed on RFA CARDIGAN BAY are outlined and expanded, emphasising the difficulties of providing damage control surgery in the maritime environment.
authors: Operating Department Practioner, MDHU Frimley Park.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Tye
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Carnie
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Chambers
authors: Consultant General Surgeon, MDHU Portsmouth. Surgeon Commander J J Matthews.
authors: C M
authors: CM
authors: Doran
authors: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.
authors: J J
authors: JJ
authors: Matthews
mesh_terms: D005160:Facility Design and Construction; D006801:Humans; D008952:Mobile Health Units / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009326:Naval Medicine; D009873:Operating Rooms; D012767:Ships; D013503:Surgery Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D006113:United Kingdom