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Do cadet force units need a dedicated medical pack?

J S Nguyen-Van-Tam1, R J Madeley

  • 1Department of Public Health Medicine and Epidemiology, University of Nottingham.

Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

The standard medical pack for UK Army Cadets is inadequate for 40% of cadets needing treatment. Medical staff rate its suitability very low, necessitating supplementary supplies.

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Area of Science:

  • Military Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The UK Army Cadet Force has over 38,000 cadets, with 20,000 attending annual camps.
  • Medical staff have raised concerns regarding the adequacy of issued medical packs for cadets.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the suitability of the Medical Treatment Pack Training Camp Large for Army Cadets.
  • To evaluate the medical needs of cadets during annual training camps.

Main Methods:

  • A national questionnaire survey of Army Cadet Force medical personnel.
  • Analysis of patient attendances at annual camps (1989-1992) in one region.

Main Results:

  • The standard medical pack is unsuitable for approximately 40% of cadets requiring medical attention.
  • Medical personnel rated the pack's suitability for cadets as very low.
  • Cadet units frequently require additional supplies like bronchodilators, antibiotics, and advanced dressings, often purchased privately.

Conclusions:

  • The current Medical Treatment Pack Training Camp Large is insufficient for the medical needs of Army Cadets.
  • There is a critical need to review and improve the medical supply provisions for cadet annual camps.
  • Urgent action is required to ensure adequate medical resources are available to Army Cadets.

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