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A Molde1, S Milasius, L Lundberg

  • 1Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden.

Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
|May 19, 2007
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Lithuania adopted the Battlefield Advanced Trauma Life Support/Battlefield Advanced Resuscitation and Trauma Skills (BATLS/BARTS) course for military pre-hospital trauma care. This initiative enhances multinational mission readiness through standardized training.

Area of Science:

  • Military Medicine
  • Pre-hospital Trauma Care
  • International Health Training

Background:

  • Lithuanian Armed Forces increasing participation in multinational missions.
  • Need for standardized pre-hospital trauma care training for international deployments.
  • Personal experience of Lithuanian officers with the BATLS/BARTS concept.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement the BATLS/BARTS course for military pre-hospital trauma care in Lithuania.
  • To ensure proper training for Lithuanian medical personnel in international missions.
  • To facilitate interoperability within multinational units.

Main Methods:

  • Adoption of the Swedish BATLS/BARTS course model.
  • Delivery of a regular Swedish course in Lithuania.

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  • Instruction provided by experienced Swedish and Lithuanian instructors.

    • Main Results:

    • Two BATLS/BARTS courses conducted in Kaunas, Lithuania.
    • Training provided to 29 medical personnel, including officers, nurses, medics, civilian doctors, and students.
    • Trained personnel deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kosovo, collaborating with international units.

    Conclusions:

    • Bi- or multinational training is essential for confidence in multinational missions.
    • Standardized training like BATLS/BARTS improves preparedness and interoperability.
    • The successful implementation in Lithuania demonstrates a viable model for international military medical training.