The technology of first aid: << help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available >>. This is a simple and concise definition of first aid. But when in a combat zone that definition needs to be expanded to include 'and stay alive yourself'. Technology has risen to the challenge to ensure such is the case.

Armada International › Vol. 32 Nbr. 5, October 2008

Author: Keggler, Johnny

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The technology of first aid: << help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available >>. This is a simple and concise definition of first aid. But when in a combat zone that definition needs to be expanded to include 'and stay alive yourself'. Technology has risen to the challenge to ensure such is the case.

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On 27 May 2008 the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) solicited a special notice that it was to, >

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