Pre-hospital Antibiotics in the Australian Defence Force
C White, MC Reade Abstract Many militaries around the world use oral and/or parenteral antibiotics in the pre-hospital environment. This narrative literature review investigated the potential use of pre-hospital antibiotics in the ADF by searching several electronic databases for primary evidence from comparative studies of both prospective and retrospective design. There are concerns that the […]
Innovations from the Battlefield: Tourniquets
D Maher Abstract Background: Despite its use from Alexander the Great’s war with Persia to current conflicts in the Middle East, the tourniquet has been considered both a lifesaver and invention of the Devil. This poor reputation developed through several conflicts, from the US Civil War to Vietnam. Concerns and unfortunate dogmas from these conflicts […]