Every Second Counts! Experience the Rhythm of the Battlefield Injury Treatment Competition

In the scorching summer, temperatures have risen sharply.

“A soldier in Area X has an open fracture of the right arm, immediate bleeding control required...” Recently, at a training ground of a certain unit of the Rocket Force, a competition for battlefield injury treatment was in full swing.

This unit closely aligns with real combat needs, strictly setting assessment content according to the training outline, combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills, and constructing an integrated training and assessment mechanism through interconnected subjects and coherent processes, honing the emergency treatment capabilities of medical personnel on the front lines.

At the assessment site, the atmosphere was intense! After receiving the order, the participants quickly arrived at the designated location, transferred the injured to a safe area, meticulously assessed the injuries, and rapidly responded to various emergencies.

For medical personnel, their primary identity is that of a soldier. Initially, they focused on enhancing their battlefield protection and survival capabilities, reinforcing the training of basic military subjects. This competition tested the effectiveness of their prior training.

Rapid injury assessment, bleeding control and bandaging, cardiopulmonary resuscitation... The participants swiftly handled various injuries, ensuring efficient treatment for different categories of wounded.

Faced with subjects like battlefield tracheostomy and surgical procedures, the trainees remained calm and composed, working together to ensure the successful completion of the surgeries.

How to fight the battle is how the soldiers train. This unit organized a review and summary, carefully identifying weak points. In the next step, they will target supplementary training to continuously enhance frontline treatment capabilities.

Authors: Du Wei, Wang Gaofeng, Lin Xinyu, Li Jinhui