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Management in the field

Management in the field

Field hospitals principally function in three main areas ( Table 33.2 ). Summary box 33.4 Essentials of casualty evacuation /uni25CF /uni25CF /uni25CF /uni25CF /uni25CF

Retriage to upgrade priorities among the injured Select appropriate medical facilities for transfer Choose appropriate means of transport Prevent the ‘second accident’ during transfer Ensure an adequate supply of materials to accompany the patient

Management in the field

Field hospitals principally function in three main areas ( Table 33.2 ). Summary box 33.4 Essentials of casualty evacuation /uni25CF /uni25CF /uni25CF /uni25CF /uni25CF

Retriage to upgrade priorities among the injured Select appropriate medical facilities for transfer Choose appropriate means of transport Prevent the ‘second accident’ during transfer Ensure an adequate supply of materials to accompany the patient

Management in the field

Field hospitals principally function in three main areas ( Table 33.2 ). Summary box 33.4 Essentials of casualty evacuation /uni25CF /uni25CF /uni25CF /uni25CF /uni25CF

Retriage to upgrade priorities among the injured Select appropriate medical facilities for transfer Choose appropriate means of transport Prevent the ‘second accident’ during transfer Ensure an adequate supply of materials to accompany the patient