title: Embedded Fragment Removal and Wound Debridement in a Non-US Partner Force Soldier.
abstract: Review application of telemedicine support for removal of fragment and wound management. Clinical context: Special Forces Operational Detachment- Alpha deployed in Central Command area of responsibility operating out of a small aid station ("house" phase of prolonged field care) Organic expertise: 18D Special Operations Combat medic Closest medical support: Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force (CJSOTF) surgeon located in another country; thus, all consults were either via telephone or over Secret Internet Protocol Router e-mail. Earliest evacuation: NA.
authors.forename: Robert D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: McLeroy
authors.forename: Sloan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Spelman
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Jacobson
authors.forename: Jennifer M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Gurney
authors.forename: Sean
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Keenan
authors.forename: Douglas
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Powell
authors.forename: Jamie C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Riesberg
authors.forename: Jeremy C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Pamplin
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001132:Arm / Q000601:surgery*; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D001458:Bandages; D003646:Debridement; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008887:Military Medicine; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D017216:Telemedicine; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents