Approach to Trauma Care in the Armed Forces.

The author reflects on trauma care which has been an integral part of any fighting force, and the considerable variation in the approach to trauma care in the Armed Forces establishments and in the civilian setting. He mentions that comprehensive rehabilitative care is the single most important hallmark of total trauma care. He also opines that though trauma training is given to the medical professionals in the Army at various levels, there is still some scope for refinement.