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Introduction







          •  Combat	environment	poses	unique	challenges



               and	requires	special	adaptations




          •  Military	vs.	civilian	trauma	care:


                 •  Requirement	for	mission	completion



                 •  Gunfire	and	explosives



                 •  Often	different	MOI


                 •  Limited	(or	no)	equipment/supplies


                 •  Need	for	darkness



                 •  Variable	length	of	casualty	care	time


                 •  Different	medic	backgrounds,	training,	experience



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