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Massive transfusion on the combat field using autonomous drones: A case report.

Baki Türkoğlu¹, Mustafa Girayhan Ünlü², Murat Çamur³

¹Department of General Surgery, University of Health Sciences Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Türkey.

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Summary

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This case report details the first combat massive transfusion using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Drones delivered blood products to a remote battlefield, enabling critical prehospital resuscitation and improving survival in a prolonged field care scenario.

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battlefield medicine drone assisted transfusion massive transfusion prehospital care

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Area of Science:

Military Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Logistics Technology

Background:

Hemorrhage is a primary cause of preventable combat deaths, necessitating rapid blood transfusions.
Current medical logistics face challenges in delivering critical care to remote battlefield locations.

Observation:

A soldier with severe lower limb injuries and hemorrhagic shock received a massive transfusion via unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Adverse weather conditions complicated evacuation, highlighting the need for alternative delivery methods.

Findings:

The UAV successfully delivered 6 units of whole blood and 2 units of fresh frozen plasma in a combat setting.
Prehospital transfusion under telemedicine supervision led to improved vital signs and successful surgical outcomes.

Implications:

This case demonstrates the feasibility of drone-assisted blood product transport for prolonged field care.
UAV medical logistics offer a viable solution for remote trauma care, though regulatory and logistical challenges require further investigation.
Optimizing UAV-assisted transfusion strategies could enhance civilian and disaster response capabilities.