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Trauma pain - a military perspective.

Mark Wyldbore¹, Dominic Aldington²

¹Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK.

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|October 31, 2015

Summary

The UK Defence Medical Services created an integrated system for managing combat trauma pain from injury through rehabilitation. This sustainable approach addresses both clinical and non-clinical aspects for service members.

Keywords:

Acute pain chronic pain pain management pain measurement phantom limb

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Military Medicine
Trauma Management
Pain Management

Background:

Combat trauma presents unique challenges for pain management.
Existing systems may lack integration and sustainability.
Effective care pathways are crucial for service members' well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the UK Defence Medical Services' system for managing combat trauma pain.
To describe the system's integration from point of wounding to discharge.
To discuss the principles of integration and sustainability in trauma care.

Main Methods:

Development of a comprehensive pain management system.
Integration of clinical and non-clinical components.
Focus on a continuous care pathway.

Main Results:

A structured system for pain management in combat trauma is established.
The system spans the entire patient journey, including repatriation and rehabilitation.
Emphasis on integrated and sustainable care delivery.

Conclusions:

The UK Defence Medical Services have implemented an integrated and sustainable system for combat trauma pain.
This system ensures continuous care from wounding to discharge.
Both clinical and non-clinical factors are vital for effective management.