REPORT OF A TOUR OF CONSULTATION TO THE MEDICAL INSTALLATIONS OF THE FAR EAST COMMAND

¹ New York, N. Y.

My visit was entirely devoted to observing the care of our United States Army wounded and of those of our allies who were cared for in our United States Army Hospitals. During this tour, complete ward rounds were made on the orthopaedic service or section in practically every hospital visited, and in each instance, there was informal discussion of the problems involved. Formal talks, illustrated with slides, on the treatment of battle casualties with wounds involving bones and joints were given at some twelve medical installations. On one occasion, at the 171st Station Hospital, where there were 710 Korean patients, I spoke on the treatment of bone and joint tuberculosis. At every hospital or medical installation we encountered courtesy and insterest.

I was indeed proud to meet and associate with the medical officers, nurses, and other personnel of the Far East. It is not possible to acknowledge by name all the members of our medical department who are doing splendid work in that theater. Since I have spent over five years of my professional life in the service of the United States Army Medical Corps in two wars, it was a great satisfaction to see the smooth, efficient, and intelligent operation in the care of the sick and wounded of the Far East.

The few suggestions, such as earlier attempts to close wounds in some instances, and the provision of a tourniquet at the bedside of the arterial-repair patient, have been embodied in the report.

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