humanitarianJul 24, 2026

From Paper to Digital Medical Documentation in the Field: The Rapid Development and Deployment of the Digital Casualty Card System During a War

Summary

Background: The accurate documentation of medical treatments for combat-injured personnel has historically posed significant challenges for prehospital medical teams. During recent US Army conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, only 18%-25% of casualties had any form of prehospital documentation.

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Ofer AlmogBy Ofer Almog
Background: The accurate documentation of medical treatments for combat-injured personnel has historically posed significant challenges for prehospital medical teams. During recent US Army conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, only 18%-25% of casualties had any form of prehospital d…

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