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FEATURE ARTICLES The goal of Studies on the Correct Length of Nasopharyngeal
Airways in Adults: A Literature Review was to learn whether
Joint Trauma System Clinical Practice Guideline: Acute Cor-
onary Syndrome (ACS) 14 May 2021 provides guidance on there is scientific evidence about the correct length and the
best management for ACS patients in the deployed and re- insertion depth, and also possible facial landmarks, that can
source-constrained environment. predict the appropriate length of the nasopharyngeal airway.

Compared with those of tourniquet application, tourniquet
conversion concepts are underdeveloped. The authors of Ex-
ploring Tourniquet Conversion in Simulation to Develop Sagittal cross section of the head
Concepts and Hypotheses sought to develop tourniquet con- with the suggested position of a
version concepts and generate hypotheses. nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) tube.
The NPA tube must pass through the
nasopharyngeal space and go beyond
The purpose of the small proof-of-concept study Limb Tour- the base of the tongue, but not touch
niquet Holding Location: Model Results Fail to Translate to the epiglottis.
Human Results was to determine whether the results observed
with the model setups would translate to a strap-pulling ben-
efit in human self- or buddy-applications on arms and thighs.
The authors of Chemical Warfare Agents in Terrorist Attacks:
An Interregional Comparison, Tactical Response Implications,
and the Emergence of Counterterrorism Medicine concluded
that the use of chemical warfare agents remains a concern
given the rising rate of terrorist events. First responders and
healthcare workers should be aware of potential chemical haz-
ards that have been used regionally and globally and should
train and prepare to respond appropriately.

The results of Impact of a 10,000-m Cold-Water Swim on Nor-
wegian Naval Special Forces Recruits demonstrate that expo-
sure to a 10,000-m swim in 5°C water using standard equipment
led to a significant drop in the recruits’ temperature and perfor-
Tactical Ratcheting Medical Tourniquet (Tac RMT, NEAR) mance. These findings could have a meaningful impact on the
and modified Tac RMT (FAR). planning of training, operations, and gear used for SOF.

The authors of Effectiveness of Short Training in Resuscita-
tive Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA)
by Emergency Physicians: The Applied Course for Internal
Aortic Clamping on Field Mission conducted REBOA training
for French military emergency physicians.

Timeline for familiarization and testing.
Active-duty military Servicemembers (≥ 18 years) from a
mechanized infantry brigade provided serum samples for test-
ing for the Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 qualitative antibody test
from June to September 2020 at Joint Base Lewis McChord
for the study COVID-19 Antibody Prevalence From July to
September 2020: One Army Infantry Brigade’s Experience.
The purpose of this surveillance survey was to determine the
prevalence of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection and symptoms of
COVID-19 within a mechanized infantry brigade.

Blood Product Administration During Transport Throughout
Star chart: The dotted line is the median notation before thee the US Africa Command Theater of Operation sought to char-
training, and the continuous line is the median notation after the
training. Students are designated from 0 to 5. acterize blood product administration within AFRICOM us-
ing the in-transit visibility tracking tool known as TRAC2ES
Physiological Response in a Specialist Paramedic During Heli- (TRANSCOM Regulating and Command & Control Evacua-
copter Winch Rescue in Remote Wilderness and Extreme Heat tion System).
sought to describe the physiological response and the methods
for data collection during helicopter emergency medical service Self-Reported Musculoskeletal Injury Healthcare–Seeking Be-
winch rescue from remote wilderness in extreme heat. haviors in US Air Force Special Warfare Personnel evaluated

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