The Global Snake Envenomation Management CPG has been removed from the website while it undergoes a rapid update. We apologize for any inconvenience. It will be reposted as soon as the update is complete.

(Global) Spider and Scorpion Envenomation, 09 Feb 2021
ADVISOR
Phone: 833-238-7756

Genitourinary (GU) Injury Trauma Management, 29 Mar 2024

(High Bilateral) Amputations and Dismounted Complex Blast Injury, 05 Aug 2024
Emergent Resuscitative Thoracotomy (ERT), 18 Jul 2018
Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) for Hemorrhagic Shock, 03 Dec 2025
Pelvic Fracture Care, 17 Feb 2026

FORMS

Aortic Occlusion (AO) Procedure Notes: REBOA or Resuscitative Thoracotomy, 03 Dec 2025

Hyperkalemia and Dialysis in the Deployed Setting, 25 Apr 2022

Infection Prevention in Combat-Related Injuries, 27 Jan 2021
Invasive Fungal Infection in War Wounds, 17 Jul 2023
Sepsis Management in Prolonged Field Care, 28 Oct 2020
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP), 07 May 2020
(War) Wounds: Wound Debridement and Irrigation, 27 Sep 2021
(Acute Traumatic) Wound Management in the Prolonged Field Care Setting, 24 Jul 2017

Catastrophic Non-Survivable Brain Injury, 27 Feb 2017
Emergency Life-Saving Cranial Procedures by Non-Neurosurgeons in Deployed Setting, 10 June 2025
Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurosurgery in the Deployed Environment, 15 Sep 2023
Traumatic Brain Injury Management in Prolonged Field Care, 06 Dec 2017
(Use of) Traumatic Brain Injury Biomarkers after a Potentially Concussive Event, 14 Apr 2025

FORMS

Military Acute Concussion Evaluation 2 (MACE 2) Form, 2021

HOSTED GUIDELINES

(Acute) Concussion Management and Progressive Return to Activity, Jan 2021

Nursing Interventions, Wound Care, and Splint Management in Prolonged Casualty Care, 08 Jul 2025

FORMS

Nutritional Support Using Enteral and Parenteral Methods, 04 Aug 2016

Eye Trauma: Initial Care, 01 Jun 2021
Ocular Evaluation and Disposition after Suspected Laser Exposure, 14 Feb 2020
Ocular Injuries and Vision-Threatening Conditions in Prolonged Field Care, 01 Dec 2017

Amputation: Evaluation and Treatment, 10 Oct 2024
(High Bilateral) Amputations and Dismounted Complex Blast Injury, 05 Aug 2024
Cervical and Thoracolumbar Spine Injury Evaluation, Transport and Surgery in the Deployed Setting, 19 Jun 2020
(Acute Extremity) Compartment Syndrome (CS) and the Role of Fasciotomy in Extremity War Wounds, 25 Jul 2016
Crush Syndrome - Prolonged Field Care, 28 Dec 2016
Orthopaedic Trauma: Extremity Fractures, 26 Feb 2020
Pelvic Fracture Care, 17 Feb 2026

FORMS

Analgesia and Sedation Management During Prolonged Field Care, 11 May 2017
Anesthesia for Trauma Patients, 05 Apr 2021
Pain, Anxiety and Delirium, 26 Apr 2021

Prolonged Casualty Care Guidelines, 21 Dec 2021

FORMS

Radiology: Imaging Trauma Patients in a Deployed Setting, 13 May 2017

Inhalation Injury and Toxic Industrial Chemical Exposure, 25 Jul 2016
Mechanical Ventilation Basics, 09 Apr 2025
(Acute) Respiratory Failure, 23 Jan 2017

Emergency General Surgery in Deployed Locations, 01 Aug 2018
Emergent Resuscitative Thoracotomy (ERT), 18 Jul 2018
Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) for Hemorrhagic Shock, 03 Dec 2025
(Austere) Resuscitative Surgical Care, 30 Oct 2019
Vascular Injury, 09 Apr 2025

FORMS

Aortic Occlusion (AO) Procedure Notes: REBOA or Resuscitative Thoracotomy, 03 Dec 2025

Tactical Combat Casualty Care Guidelines, 25 Jan 2024

FORMS

Telemedicine in the Deployed Setting, 19 Sep 2023

En Route Care Patient Packaging, 21 Aug 2024
Interfacility Transport of Patients Between Medical Treatment Facilities, 12 Dec 2025
Joint En Route Care Guidelines, Committee on En Route Combat Casualty Care, 2025

FORMS

Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Management, 14 Mar 2017

Vascular Injury, 09 Apr 2025

Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism, 29 Mar 2024

(High Bilateral) Amputations and Dismounted Complex Blast Injury, 05 Aug 2024
(War) Wounds: Wound Debridement and Irrigation, 27 Sep 2021
(Acute Traumatic) Wound Management in the Prolonged Field Care Setting, 24 Jul 2017

HOSTED GUIDELINES

Troubleshooting Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Wound Vacs) in Austere & Resource Limited Environments, Dec 2024
1. Introduction to the Curriculum, Basic Function, and Equipment Identification for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
2. How to Place a Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Dressing
3. How to Troubleshoot a Leak in a Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Dressing
4. How to Troubleshoot an Obstruction in a Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Dressing
5. How to Troubleshoot a Bleed while Using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Dressing

i-STAT Portable Blood Analyzer in Austere Locations, 26 Feb 2025
Mechanical Ventilation during Critical Care Air Transport, 10 Mar 2025
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, 26 Feb 2025
Transcutaneous Temporary Transvenous Pacing, 26 Jan 2025

NOTE: The updated MWD CPGs are updated versions of the chapters featured in the MWD Clinical Management CPG, 12 Dec 2018.
The primary CPG no longer contains the chapters.

K9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care Guidelines, 2023
Military Working Dogs Clinical Management, 12 Dec 2018

(Emergency) Airway Management, 18 Dec 2025
Arachnid and Snake Envenomation, 29 Mar 2025
Blast, Burn, and Crush Injuries, 30 Dec 2025
Canine Posttraumatic Stress (C-PTS) and Canine Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), 14 Aug 2025
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), 14 Aug 2025
Euthanasia, 03 Apr 2025
Heat Injury, 29 Mar 2025
Normal Clinical Parameters, 05 May 2025
Ocular Injuries, 30 Dec 2025
Wound Management, 18 Dec 2025

Transfusion for MWD, 10 Dec 2019

FORMS

(Guideline for Forward Management of) Acute Mental Health Conditions by Non-specialty Medical Personnel, 16 Jan 2024
Aerial Delivery of Fresh and Stored Blood Products, 01 Dec 2025
(Acute) Concussion Management and Progressive Return to Activity, Jan 2021
(Management of) Exertional Rhabdomyolysis in Warfighters 2020
FRAME - Fostering Resilience and Managing Emotions, 18 Jun 2025
FRAME - Fostering Resilience and Managing Emotions Handouts, 18 Jun 2025
iCOVER Practical Activity Cards, 6 Feb 2026
iCOVER Stand Alone Training, 6 Feb 2026
iCOVER Train The Trainer Training, 6 Feb 2026
Prevention, Diagnosis and Management of Exertional Heat Illness, June 2024
(Human) Space Flight Emergencies in the Prehospital Environment, 23 Dec 2025
(Management of) Stroke and Cerebrovascular Emergencies in the Deployed Setting, 03 July 2024
Treatment of Ocular Trauma and Vision-threatening Conditions by Deployed Ophthalmologists (Eye Surgeons), 5 May 2022
Troubleshooting Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Wound Vacs) in Austere & Resource Limited Environments, Dec 2024
1. Introduction to the Curriculum, Basic Function, and Equipment Identification for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
2. How to Place a Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Dressing
3. How to Troubleshoot a Leak in a Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Dressing
4. How to Troubleshoot an Obstruction in a Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Dressing
5. How to Troubleshoot a Bleed while Using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Dressing
Universal Portable Anesthesia Complete (UPAC) Vaporizer And Mechanical Ventilation, Feb 2025
U.S. Army Aeromedical Evacuation Standard Medical Operating Guidelines (SMOG), 26 Nov 2025

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