A Survey of Dental Emergencies among U.S. Army Active Duty Personnel

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard D. Amstutz
Keyword(s):  
Active Duty ◽  
Active Duty Personnel

scholarly journals Characteristics, Treatment, and Outcomes of Patients With Severe or Life-threatening COVID-19 at a Military Treatment Facility—A Descriptive Cohort Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian P Elliott ◽  
Gregory M Buchek ◽  
Matthew T Koroscil
Keyword(s):  
Severe Disease ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Active Duty ◽  
Urban Setting ◽  
Arterial Oxygen ◽  
Treatment Facility ◽  
Blood Oxygen Saturation ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Military Treatment Facility ◽  
Active Duty Personnel

ABSTRACT Introduction The treatment of severe and life-threatening COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving practice. The purpose of our study was to describe the characteristics and outcomes of patients with severe or life-threatening COVID-19 who present to a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) with an emphasis on addressing institutional adaptations to rapidly changing medical evidence. Materials and Methods A single-center retrospective study conducted on a prospectively maintained cohort. The MTF is a 52-bed hospital within an urban setting. Patients were included in the cohort if they had laboratory-confirmed severe or life-threatening COVID-19 with positive SARS-CoV-2 reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. Severe disease was defined as dyspnea, respiratory frequency ≥30/min, blood oxygen saturation ≤93% on ambient air, partial pressure of arterial oxygen to fraction of inspired oxygen ratio <300, or lung infiltrates involving >50% of lung fields within 24-48 hours. Life-threatening COVID-19 was defined as respiratory failure, septic shock, or multiple organ dysfunction. The cohort included patients admitted from June 1 through November 13. Data were collected retrospectively via chart review by a resident physician. Results In total, our MTF saw 14 cases of severe or life-threatening COVID-19 from June 1 to November 13. Patients had a median age of 70.5 years, with 7% being active duty personnel, 21% dependents, and 71% retired military members. The median time to dexamethasone, remdesivir, and convalescent plasma administration was 4.7, 6.3, and 11.2 hours, respectively. The 28-day in-hospital mortality was 0%. Conclusions Patients who present to an MTF with severe or life-threatening COVID-19 are largely retirees, with only a small fraction comprising active duty personnel. The institution of order sets and early consultation can help facilitate prompt patient care for COVID-19.

scholarly journals Substance Use and Mental Health Trends Among U.S. Military Active Duty Personnel: Key Findings From the 2008 DoD Health Behavior Survey

2010 ◽  
Vol 175 (6) ◽  
pp. 390-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert M. Bray ◽  
Michael R. Pemberton ◽  
Marian E. Lane ◽  
Laurel L. Hourani ◽  
Mark J. Mattiko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Active Duty ◽  
Health Trends ◽  
Active Duty Personnel

scholarly journals The Health and Readiness of Service Members: ACEs to PACEs

2020 ◽  
Vol 185 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 348-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Lamson ◽  
Natalie Richardson ◽  
Erin Cobb
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Childhood Experiences ◽  
Military Service ◽  
Active Duty ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Service Members ◽  
Childhood Experiences ◽  
Adverse Childhood ◽  
Active Duty Personnel ◽  
The Military

ABSTRACT Introduction Over the past three decades, a growing research base has emerged around the role of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in the biological, psychological, social, and relational health and development of children and adults. More recently, the role of ACEs has been researched with military service members. The purpose of this article was to provide a brief description of ACEs and an overview of the key tenets of the theory of toxic stress as well as a snapshot of ACEs and protective and compensatory experiences (PACEs) research with active duty personnel. Methods Ninety-seven active duty personnel completed the study including questions pertaining to demographics, adverse childhood experiences, adult adverse experiences, and PACEs survey. Results Significant findings pertaining to ACEs and PACEs were found by service member’s sex and rank, with higher ACE scores for men and enlisted service members. Conclusions The contrast by rank and sex in relation to ACEs punctuates the need for attention to ACEs and protective factors among early career service members in order to promote sustainable careers in the military.

Prolonged Exposure Therapy With Veterans and Active Duty Personnel Diagnosed With PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 339-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory K. Wolf ◽  
Tracy Kretzmer ◽  
Eric Crawford ◽  
Christina Thors ◽  
H. Ryan Wagner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Prolonged Exposure ◽  
Exposure Therapy ◽  
Active Duty ◽  
Prolonged Exposure Therapy ◽  
Active Duty Personnel

Whom Do They Serve? A National Examination of Veterans Treatment Court Participants and Their Challenges

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 515-554 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Marie Baldwin
Keyword(s):  
Military Service ◽  
Justice System ◽  
National Level ◽  
Active Duty ◽  
National Examination ◽  
Veterans Treatment Court ◽  
Active Duty Personnel ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Perceived Relationships ◽  
Treatment Court

The veterans treatment court (VTC) is a recently developed specialized court that targets the growing population of veterans in contact with the criminal justice system. Using data collected from the first national survey of VTCs in 2012, this study explores who VTC participants are by creating a descriptive portrait of their personal and military characteristics and the legal, extralegal, and programmatic challenges they face. This study also examines the perceived relationships between military service and legal and extralegal issues. This research produces the first early illustration of VTC participants on a national level, finding similarity and variability across VTCs, in comparison with the national veteran population, and between servicemen and servicewomen on a variety of factors. Furthermore, this study identifies recent changes in the VTC participant population. Recommendations for VTC programs and for research on justice-involved veterans and active-duty personnel are provided in light of the fluid VTC population.

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