The Combat Medic of today is the most technically advanced ever produced by the United States Army. Such an advanced technician requires an advanced teaching and learning system. 68W Advanced Field Craft is the first textbook designed to prepare the Combat Medic for todays challenges in the field. The ability to save lives in war, conflicts, and humanitarian inventions requires a specific skill set. Todays Combat Medic must be an expert in emergency medical care, force health protection, limited primary care, evacuation, and warrior skills. 68W Advanced Field Craft combines complete medical content with dynamic features to support instructors and to prepare Combat Medics for their missions.

This book is the third installment of the three volume series that covers the complete course of instruction for Army Medical Department medics (military occupational specialty: 68W), from sick call, through care under fire, to provider resilience. Other topics include handling casualties, documenting injuries and care provided, reducing the spread of infection, managing shock, caring for burn victims, maintaining airways, and addressing injuries to all parts of the body. Tactical Combat Casualty Care is explained in detail. Each chapter begins with a list of core concepts, defines key terms, and provides review questions throughout the text. Many chapters also illustrate specific procedures with step-by-step "skill drills."

CONTENTS By SUBJECT: Abdominal Primary Care Basic Wound Primary Care EENT Primary Care Infection Asepsis Sterile Technique Injections Medication Administration Orthopedics Primary Care Pharmacology Respiratory Primary Care Sick Call and Medical Documentation Skin Disease Primary Care Venipuncture