Journal of Special Operations Medicine. Volume 8, Edition 3, Summer 2008

Abstract : Partial contents of this volume include the following featured articles: Thoughts on Aid Bags: Part 1; Canine Tactical Field Care: Part One; The Physical Examination and Medical Assessment; Intermittent Hypoxic Exposure Protocols to Rapidly Induce Altitude Acclimatization in the SOF Operator; Acute Mountain Sickness Prophylaxis in the SOF Operator; A Series of Special Operations Forces Patients with Sexual Dysfunction in Association with a Mental Health Condition; Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Situational Awareness for Special Operations Medical Providers; Spontaneous Pneumopericardium, Pneumomedastinum and Subcutaneous Emphysema in a 22-year old Active Duty Soldier. Also included in this edition are articles on Tactical Combat Casualty Care Guidelines, book reviews, and information on previously published medical articles.