[The healthcare chain aiding casualties in Afghanistan]

Rev Infirm. 2012 Dec:(186):19-21.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Rules govern the triage of casualties before evacuation and the organisation of the healthcare chain downstream. The two main links in the chain are combat lifesaving techniques and the role 3 medical treatment facility. An example of the French armed forces health service in Kabul, in Afghanistan.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Afghan Campaign 2001-*
  • Afghanistan
  • Cooperative Behavior*
  • Emergency Shelter / organization & administration
  • France / ethnology
  • Hospitals, Military / organization & administration
  • Humans
  • Interdisciplinary Communication*
  • Military Personnel*
  • Mobile Health Units / organization & administration
  • Patient Care Team / organization & administration*
  • Resuscitation / nursing
  • Triage / organization & administration
  • Wounds and Injuries / nursing*