Unique Presentation of Septic Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism in the Setting of Reusable Face Covering.

Identified in December 2019, SARS-CoV-2 quickly spread worldwide with a resultant increase in global morbidity, mortality, and economic disruption on a scale not seen since the 1918 Spanish flu. Health officials recommended universal masking to further reduce human-to-human spread of SARS-CoV-2. The state of Hawaii and the Department of Defense (DOD) adopted strict mask policies early in the pandemic and is shown to be effective at reducing transmission.

Ranger O Low Titer (ROLO): Whole Blood Transfusion for Forward Deployed Units.

First-time use of Ranger O Low Titer (ROLO) blood and implementation of a forward-walking blood bank using predetermined donors proved essential in the survival of a 33-year-old active duty soldier following a complex blast injury during combat operations. The patient sustained significant bone, soft tissue, and vascular damage and continued to deteriorate despite resuscitation with cold-stored whole blood (WB). Only after utilizing the ROLO battle drill and transfusing with fresh WB was the patient able to be stabilized and evacuated.

A Bariatric Curveball: A Rare Case of Recurrent Lactobezoars after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery.

Bariatric surgery is a major risk factor for bezoar formation secondary to decreased gastric motility, gastric acidity, and pyloric function.1 This case is about a 49-year-old female veteran, 3 weeks status-post Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, who presented with acute abdominal pain and oral intolerance. After being diagnosed with a bezoar and esophagogastroduodenoscopic removal, the patient had immediate relief of symptoms.

Career Satisfaction of Military Medical Officers.

Introduction: Having a mentor is associated with higher job satisfaction among U.S. physicians.