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Neurology in a combat zone: Viet Nam 1966.
1Department of Neurology, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, OH 44106-5015, USA. rbd2@po.cwru.edu
Journal of the Neurological Sciences
|November 24, 1999
Summary
This summary details the experience of the first neurologist with US Forces in Vietnam, highlighting unique patient cases encountered. It covers neurological and psychiatric conditions seen during military service in 1965-1966.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Military Medicine
- Neuropsychiatry
Background:
- The study details the experiences of the first neurologist assigned to U.S. Forces in Vietnam.
- The service period was from December 24, 1965, to November 18, 1966.
Observation:
- The neurologist was stationed at the 93rd Evacuation Hospital in Long Binh.
- Collaboration occurred within a neuro-psychiatric (KO) team.
Findings:
- A diverse range of neurological and psychiatric patient cases were observed.
- The clinical practice occurred under unique conditions specific to a wartime environment.
Implications:
- Provides insight into the neurological challenges faced by military personnel during the Vietnam War.
- Highlights the importance of specialized medical teams in managing complex patient conditions in deployed settings.
- Offers a historical perspective on the practice of neurology in a combat zone.
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