Author: Liviu Constantin

Abstract: This article represents a short history of how the “operational medicine” appeared in Romania (the sum of specific activities in the domain of the military emergency medical assistance based on the logistics and specific medical evacuation, according to the goal of the mission and the operational demands). The operational medical support (OMS) represents the medical specialization derived from the battle technique brought to the civilian level. The repeated sorting of victims at each rescue stage represents the essence of the new medical specialization appeared in March 4th, 1977. At present, this specialization must incorporate the advantages of the space technology.

Keywords: operational medical support, repeated sorting, space technology.

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