title: Anaesthesia and critical care aspects of Role 2 Afloat.
abstract: The equipment and procedures for providing anaesthesia and critical care within the Role 2 Afloat team are described. In particular the lessons learned from a recent exercise onboard RFA CARDIGAN BAY are outlined with emphasis on the constraints of the unique maritime environment and the essential differences between the level of care at Role 2 and Role 3.
authors: Aintree University Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK. simonjmercer@hotmail.com
authors: S J
authors: SJ
authors: Mercer
authors: Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust, UK and Clinical Director Role 2 Afloat.
authors: R M
authors: RM
authors: Heames
mesh_terms: D000761:Anesthesia Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D000776:Anesthesiology; D003422:Critical Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008952:Mobile Health Units / Q000458:organization & administration; D009326:Naval Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration; D009873:Operating Rooms; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D012151:Resuscitation; D012767:Ships; D006113:United Kingdom