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Perioperative Perspective of a United Nations Humanitarian Mission
Author(s) -
Smith Steven D.,
Smith Kimberly A.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)63555-2
Subject(s) - peacekeeping , perspective (graphical) , unit (ring theory) , political science , focus (optics) , public administration , psychology , computer science , mathematics education , artificial intelligence , physics , optics
The use of deployable medical systems is not new to the US Army, but their use in support of United Nations peacekeepers is new. This article describes one Army unit's experience near Zagreb, Croatia, in 1993. The physical location, language and cultural barriers, and difficulty obtaining supplies posed significant challenges to those involved. The focus is on the OR team: its capabilities, achievements, and importance during this mission. AORN J 62 (Dec 1995) 875‐883.