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☷Army medical developers put tech treatments to test during Arctic Edge 24
U.S. Army ( By Press Release office)
Mar 14,2024
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Team members from the U . S . Army Medical Materiel Development Activity recently participated in a testing event at Joint Base Elmendorf - Richardson , Alaska , alongside military and government partners . The event , part of the Arctic Edge 24 exercise led by U . S . Northern Command , focused on evaluating new medical technologies and treatments in extreme cold weather conditions . USAMMDA developers worked with military medical providers to conduct experiments related to freeze - dried plasma and cold weather shelters . This exercise provided valuable insights for the development teams and highlighted the importance of testing devices in real - world scenarios . Basically , the Soldiers who use these devices in training give us really valuable insight into where products are in development and how we can make them better for the future . Their feedback helps us save lives . Recently , members of the U . S . Army Medical Materiel Development Activity joined forces with other military and government groups to test new medical technologies and treatments in Alaska . It was part of a larger exercise called Arctic Edge 24 , which demonstrates the military ' s capabilities in extreme cold weather . During the exercise , the USAMMDA team worked with combat medics and medical officers to further develop freeze - dried plasma for use on the front lines . This lightweight plasma is a big advancement in blood replacement for troops . The goal is to equip military medical personnel with the tools they need to provide urgent care and improve survival rates . The U . S . Army has been focusing on modernizing its forces for the future . A big part of this overall plan is to improve medical care for injured soldiers on the front lines . The Department of Defense understands the importance of having good medical facilities close to where the action is happening . In the past , our forces were able to quickly treat and evacuate wounded soldiers because we had access to medical aircraft and advanced treatment facilities . But now , things are different . Our soldiers are going to be fighting in more remote and rugged areas , making it harder to get them the help they need . That ' s why it ' s so important for the Department of Defense to develop new treatments like freeze - dried plasma . These treatments will be crucial in future conflicts where medical personnel may need to sustain life until the wounded can be transported to higher levels of care . Recently , the U . S . Army Medical Materiel Development Activity partnered with other military and government organizations to test new medical technologies and treatments . They conducted exercises in extreme cold weather to assess the progress of programs like freeze - dried plasma and cold weather shelters . This was all part of a larger exercise led by the U . S . Northern Command to demonstrate our military ' s capabilities and commitment to security in the Arctic region . The second USAMMDA group involved in Arctic Edge 24 is working with commercial partners to assess the development of durable shelters for extreme cold weather use in the Arctic . When a service member is wounded , a series of actions takes place to stabilize them . Frontline medical personnel work to keep airways open , limit blood loss , and treat for shock . Triage priorities determine the order for further care , with the most severely wounded given highest priority . In extreme climates , it ' s important to shelter casualties in a safe and warm environment while waiting for further care . The Warfighter Readiness , Performance , and Brain Health PMO team attended Arctic Edge 24 to assess the effectiveness of their shelter program in extreme cold weather . USAMMDA works with partners across the Army , special forces community , and medical industry to develop technologies and treatments for future warfighters . Arctic Edge 24 is a great opportunity to test the effectiveness of USAMMDA ' s development programs , including extreme cold weather shelters . These shelters are designed to safely evacuate casualties and provide care in a controlled environment . They aim to address the challenges faced by service members and frontline providers in extreme cold weather .
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