Comparison of ATD to PMHS Response in the Under-Body Blast Environment.

A blast buck (Accelerative Loading Fixture, or ALF) was developed for studying underbody blast events in a laboratory-like setting. It was designed to provide a high-magnitude, high-rate, vertical loading environment for cadaver and dummy testing. It consists of a platform with a reinforcing cage that supports adjustable-height rigid seats for two crew positions.

Scientific aspects of supplying blood to distant military theaters.

Purpose Of Review: Reduction in combat zone morbidity and mortality requires rapid delivery of safe blood products as an integral element of advanced trauma surgical care. This review of the current literature presents scientific aspects of supplying blood for rapid delivery to enhance survival and patient outcome in the combat zone.

Recent Findings: Most deaths due to hemorrhage can be averted by transfusion during the first hour from injury; therefore, maintaining a dependable inventory of blood products in combat support hospitals is essential.