The stages of development and formation of military medicine have always been associated with war and hostilities. However, 68 years have passed since the last world war. Does military medicine matter to us today?
Military medicine gained tremendous development during the Second World War. Under its influence, in this area such directions were widespread:
- field surgery;
- field therapy;
- military toxicology;
- military radiology;
- military pathology;
- military protection against the effects of weapons of mass destruction;
- naval and aviation medicine.
In addition to these, there are a number of specific medical industries. The enormous bloodshed at the forefront and in the areas of occupation during the Great Patriotic War served as a basis for collecting rich experience in organizational, scientific and practical work. The data collected is the foundation on which military medicine is based today.
The historical experience of military medicine of the Great Patriotic War is well studied. The shortcomings and achievements of this field of science were revealed, and it was useful during conflicts in various hot spots, such as Afghanistan or Chechnya.
In the period 1941-1945, the oddities of military medicine were associated with the imperfection of the preparation of the military command in this area, and the poor military field qualifications of physicians. With the development of weapons technology, military medicine rises and improves. As a result, curiosities ceased to be organizational in nature, and if they happen, they increasingly have an intellectual beginning. But, regardless of origin, for any uncoordinated actions of the military and medical
command must pay the lives of soldiers.
Throughout the history of mankind, the news of military medicine is tracked for the purpose of their further analysis, and the facts of the use of promising medical technologies are included in the treasury of world achievements.
In the modern community, conflicts constantly arise in various regions. Real threats of using bacteriological, chemical, and nuclear weapons sound , and intensive work is underway to create new, more powerful types of weapons. People are dying from terrorist attacks.
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Autumn medicine is relevant today even more than yesterday. It is necessary to deepen scientific research in this area, improve the organization, develop timely reliable security measures, and improve the
skills of specialists in this field.
Modern conflicts not only cause injuries to the body, people receive severe mental injuries, such as shock, stress, fear, nervous shocks, emotional overload, which requires military medical specialists to improve their training, and from scientific developments - effective returns.
Increasing stress tolerance, fostering emotional stability, and developing the ability to respond adequately to a wide variety of circumstances can increase the level of protection of military personnel as well as the general population. This can only be achieved through the joint efforts of the state, army and society.