An Example of 3-D Printing for Expeditionary Medicine: The Air Force Retractor.

CONCLUSIONS: This paper encourages further investigation of the use of AM/3D printing downrange to create surgical instruments and medical supplies in austere, A2/AD, and other logistically challenging environments. Not only would this support regeneration of supplies, but also modification and even creation of novel products to adapt to changing needs. If 3D files could be created of common surgical instruments for print on designated resins downrange, and FDA approval obtained, an online library of files could be created for easy access to DoD members across the globe to support our nation's commitment to provide the best possible care for service members any time, any place. PMID: 32279075 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Military Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Mil Med Source Type: research