Combat Support Hospital
Combat Support Hospital (pronunciation: /ˈkɒmbæt səˈpɔːrt ˈhɒspɪtəl/) is a type of Military hospital designed to provide an advanced level of medical care on the battlefield. The term is primarily used by the United States Army, and the concept has been adopted by several other military organizations around the world.
Etymology
The term "Combat Support Hospital" is derived from its role in providing medical support to combat operations. The word "combat" comes from the Latin "combattere", meaning "to fight", while "support" is from the Old French "suporter", meaning "to bear or endure". The word "hospital" comes from the Latin "hospitale", meaning "a place for strangers or guests".
Function
A Combat Support Hospital is designed to be highly mobile and can be rapidly deployed to a combat zone. It provides a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgical procedures, intensive care, and radiological services. It also includes support services such as pharmacy, laboratory, and blood bank facilities.
Related Terms
- 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.
- MASH unit: A type of mobile army surgical hospital made famous by the television series M*A*S*H. It is a predecessor to the Combat Support Hospital.
- Forward surgical teams: Small, mobile surgical teams designed to provide immediate surgical intervention on the battlefield.
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