Combat support hospital
Combat Support Hospital
A Combat Support Hospital (CSH, pronounced "cash") is a type of military field hospital specifically designed to provide medical care in a war zone or other emergency situations.
Etymology
The term "Combat Support Hospital" is derived from its role in providing medical support to combat operations. The term "hospital" comes from the Latin hospes, signifying a stranger or foreigner, hence a guest. Another noun derived from this, hospitium came to signify hospitality, that is the relation between guest and shelterer, hospitality, friendliness, and hospitable reception.
Function
A Combat Support Hospital is a mobile medical unit of the United States Army that provides Level III care, which is similar to that of a civilian community hospital. It is capable of providing comprehensive medical services, including emergency medical services, surgery, nursing care, pharmacy, laboratory services, radiology, physical therapy, and preventive medicine.
Structure
The structure of a Combat Support Hospital is modular, meaning it can be scaled up or down to meet the needs of the mission. It typically includes a command and control element, a hospitalization element, and a logistics element. The hospitalization element includes patient wards, operating rooms, intensive care units, and medical evacuation capabilities.
Related Terms
- Field Hospital
- Mobile Army Surgical Hospital
- Forward Surgical Team
- Casualty Clearing Station
- Battalion Aid Station
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