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C H Hood

Publications and source records attributed to C H Hood.

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PubMed1991

Humanitarian Civic Action in Honduras, 1988.

This article describes Humanitarian Civic Action (HCA) activities performed by the Medical Element (MED EL) of Joint Task Force-Bravo in Honduras during 1988. The effort was designed to assist Honduras in nation building, to provide a maximal training experience for U.S. personnel, and enhance the image of the U.S. While security episodes occurred during 1988, no warfare in Honduras involved the MED EL. HCA and low-intensity conflict activities will therefore be discussed as one topic, as they were inextricably intertwined.

Altruism↗
PubMed1991

Risk management and quality assurance in the emergency room.

A need existed to rapidly document the quality of care in an emergency room (ER). To fill this need, a computer-assisted, timely, clinically focused review of ER care was established in an Army hospital. Specialists were used as primary reviewers. Providers received rapid feedback. The command suite was provided with timely and specific quality assurance and risk management data, and patient complaints decreased.

Alabama↗
PubMed1991

The United States Army Medical Department in low-intensity conflict.

For 30 years, in rural Texas, rural Kentucky, and in the Army, I have observed a variety of efforts aimed at changing people's health. Recently I participated in one large effort (USNS MERCY), commanded a second (MED EL, JTF-Bravo, Honduras), was "neighbor" and visitor to a third (Medical Assistance Team in El Salvador), and had staff level interface with others (Ahuas Tara 88, Fuertes Caminos 88, and Special Operating Forces Humanitarian Assistance Team, all in Honduras). This article speaks to the philosophies which I believe drive, or should drive, these initiatives. Other articles will explore individual iterations.

History, 20th Century↗
PubMed1987

Angiopyroplasty using electromagnetically induced focused heat.

A metal-tipped catheter capable of inducing and withstanding extremely high temperatures suitable for angiopyroplasty has been developed. The probe utilizes external radiofrequency (RF) energy focused on the tip. A relatively inexpensive catheter and RF source make this a very plausible alternative to laser systems.

Angioplasty, Balloon↗
PubMed1986

Air safety.

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Accident Prevention↗