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Nurses in the Gulf.

G Jonas

    RN
    |October 1, 1991
    PubMed
    Summary

    Nurses deployed to the Saudi Arabian desert with military units, including the 18th Airborne COSCOM, adapted their practices. Their experiences prompted a reevaluation of established nursing procedures used in the United States.

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    Area of Science:

    • Military Medicine
    • Nursing Practice
    • Desert Operations

    Background:

    • Nurses from the 18th Airborne COSCOM, 44th Medical Brigade, 5th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, and 46th Combat Support Hospital were deployed.
    • These units were part of the 24th Infantry Division in the Saudi Arabian desert.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the impact of desert deployment on nursing practices.
    • To identify challenges to established stateside nursing procedures.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of nurses' experiences in a deployed military hospital setting.
    • Observation and documentation of procedural adaptations.

    Main Results:

    • Deployment necessitated significant adjustments to nursing protocols.
    • Nurses questioned and modified standard procedures based on operational realities.

    Conclusions:

    • Military nurses in desert environments face unique challenges.
    • Experiences in austere conditions can lead to innovation and revision of nursing practices.