Mobile Army Surgical Hospital
Mobile Army Surgical Hospital
The Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) refers to a United States Army medical unit that provides flexible and mobile medical care to military personnel in combat zones. The term is pronounced as /ˈmoʊbəl ˈɑːrmi sɜːrˈdʒɪkəl ˈhɒspɪtəl/. The etymology of the term is derived from the English language, with "Mobile" referring to the ability to move or be moved freely and easily, "Army" referring to an organized military force equipped for fighting on land, "Surgical" referring to the branch of medicine that involves the treatment of injuries or disorders of the body by incision or manipulation, and "Hospital" referring to an institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
History
The concept of the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital was first introduced during the Korean War as a means to provide quick and efficient medical care to soldiers close to the front lines. The MASH units were designed to be easily moved and set up in new locations as the battle lines shifted.
Structure and Function
A typical MASH unit consists of several key components, including a triage area, operating rooms, recovery rooms, and a ward for patients. The primary function of a MASH unit is to stabilize patients and perform emergency surgery before transferring them to a more permanent medical facility.
Related Terms
- Combat Support Hospital: A type of mobile field hospital in the U.S. Army that replaced MASH units.
- Field Hospital: A small mobile medical unit, or mini hospital, that temporarily takes care of casualties on-site before they can be safely transported to more permanent facilities.
- Forward Surgical Teams: Small, mobile surgical units that provide care close to the front lines in a combat situation.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mobile Army Surgical Hospital
- Wikipedia's article - Mobile Army Surgical Hospital
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