Instructions

It is not necessary to install the CD. This program runs directly off the CD drive. However, it requires the presence of several programs on the computer for optimum functioning. These include:

• An Internet browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator of the equivalent version
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Media Player (included with Windows 95, 98, NT, or Me).

If you are connected to a network, you may need to contact your network administrator to obtain access to these programs.

Clicking the "return" or "go back" arrow will return you to the previous image.

Clicking on an underlined, colored word or phrase will link you to more information on that topic.

You may obtain a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Adobe Internet site:

http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html#reader

Or, you may obtain a copy through the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery website:

http://navymedicine.med.navy.mil/

Sometimes, a particular brand named product is mentioned in this text. This is usually for clarity and simplicity but should not be construed as representing an endorsement, by the Navy or the Department of Defense, of that particular brand named product.

This manual is designed to assist those who treat patients and offer guidance for continuing care, particularly in isolated settings.

The manual is not all-inclusive and is not intended to replace good clinical judgment nor in-depth textbooks, which should be consulted whenever appropriate.

As in most areas of medicine, there may be more than one way to deal with any particular medical problem. For simplicity, one basic approach is usually given here. There are often other approaches that will give very good or superior results

Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Department of the Navy
2300 E Street NW
Washington, D.C
20372-5300

Operational Medicine
 Health Care in Military Settings
CAPT Michael John Hughey, MC, USNR
NAVMED P-5139
  January 1, 2001