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a walking blood bank performed at the point of injury, pro- BOOK REVIEWS
longed permissive hypotension, and intermittent resuscitative No Crown of Laurels: An Account of the Author’s Plastic
endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA). Surgery on Resistance Leaders and of Their Adventures
Review and Secret Surgeon
IN BRIEF
An Assessment of Decontamination Strategies for Materials
Commonly Used in Canine Equipment investigates the effects
of cleanser, cleaning method, and material type on contami-
nant reduction for tactical canine equipment materials using
an oil-based contaminant as a surrogate for toxic industrial
chemical exposure.

ONGOING SERIES
HUMAN PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
In Be in the Know: Dietary Supplements for Cognitive Per-
formance, the authors describe issues related to products
marketed for brain health and cognitive enhancement and fo- TCCC UPDATES
cus on products brought to our attention by the operational
communities. Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Update—The Com-
mittee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) drives
on with its mission despite COVID-19 quarantines, meeting
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Measles (Rubeola): An Update stresses that it is crucial that cancellations, and changes in organizational structure.
all military medical providers are able to recognize the signs SNAKEBITE PHOTO GALLERY
and symptoms of measles to prevent the spread of this highly
infectious and deadly acute viral illness. Jordan Benjamin, Asclepius Snakebite Foundation, shares
some images of their work with snakes and snakebite victims.
INJURY PREVENTION
Mouthguards for the Prevention of Orofacial Injuries in Mil-
itary and Sports Activities: Part 1: History of Mouthguard
Use is the first of a two-part series on the history and effective-
ness of mouthguards for orofacial injury protection.

Football players at Notre Dame College, 1952.
NSOCM COURSE
Nongovernment Organizations Providing Medical Care in
Austere Environments and Challenges They Face presents
research that focuses on three NGOs and the impact they are
making throughout the world.

SOFsono ULTRASOUND
Murphy’s Law? Join the discussion on the most likely diagno-
sis and best treatment based on the ultrasound findings shown
in the figure.

PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY
In Product Technology, the Influence of Celox Rapid’s Mode
of Action Under Normal and Compromised Blood Condi-
tions is discussed.

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