What's in a Rash? Viral Exanthem Versus CBRNE Exposure: Teleconsultation Support for Two Special Forces Soldiers With Diffuse Rash in an Austere Environment

J Spec Oper Med. 2018 Summer;18(2):133-135. doi: 10.55460/9NNM-E7J4.

Abstract

Review clinical thought process and key principles for diagnosing weaponized chemical and biologic injuries. Clinical Context: Special Operation Forces (SOF) team deployed in an undisclosed, austere environment. Organic Expertise: Two SOF Soldiers with civilian EMT-Basic certification. Closest Medical Support: Mobile Forward Surgical Team (2 hours away); medical consults available by e-mail, phone, or video-teleconsultation. Earliest Evacuation: Earliest military evacuation from country 12-24 hours. With teleconsultation, patients departed to Germany as originally scheduled without need for Medical Evacuation.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Exanthema* / diagnosis
  • Exanthema* / therapy
  • Health Personnel
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Military Medicine*
  • Military Personnel*
  • Remote Consultation*
  • Warfare