Surgical Airway in a Tactical Environment: A Case Report

Charles E. Cowles, R. Eric Santos

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Abstract

Surgical airway management should be regarded as one of many tools available to forward clinical Operators. The need for that intervention should be determined in a quick and decisive manner consistent with accepted protocols for combat care. The case presented discusses immediate surgical access to the airway required after the initial assessment of the patient and illustrates the clinical urgency of patients requiring surgical intervention in the field setting.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)29-30
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of special operations medicine : a peer reviewed journal for SOF medical professionals
Volume20
Issue number1
StatePublished - Mar 1 2020

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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