David Becerra

Articles by David Becerra


Considerations Regarding Appendicitis at Sea

Introduction When are military providers comfortable providing an ‘austere’ level of care versus pursuing a higher echelon of care for patients with acute appendicitis? This is a non-issue in active combat scenarios or when medical transport is unavailable. But often, as deployed providers, the decision to treat the patient in a forward, austere location with… Read more »

By David Becerra , Alexandra Garica and Steven Beall In   Issue Considerations Regarding Appendicitis at Sea

Needed Evolution in Afloat Teleradiology and Imaging Capabilities

Introduction The concept of telemedicine dates back nearly 120 years, when William Einthoven won the Nobel Prize for transmitting the first EKG via telephone over 1.5 km.1 Teleradiology has since evolved to allow specialists to review medical imaging remotely, facilitating faster and higher-quality patient care.2 While ordering physicians can provide preliminary reads, the American College… Read more »

By David Becerra , Malachy Ng and Steven Beall In   Issue Needed Evolution in Afloat Teleradiology and Imaging Capabilities