Pharmaceutical and medical experiences odSepah in Valfajr 4 operation

Document Type : Original Research

Authors

Abstract

During the holy defense (Iran-Iraq war), Medical department of sepah has attained valuable experiences in numerous fielda, including pharmaceutical and medical equipment and services. The medical personnel of sepah were responsile for the health-care support of the military units in various operations and environmental sitiations. One of these operations, Valfajr 4, due to its particular circumstances (i.e, taking place in a area of 600-square kilometer solid mountainous region), is of high significance. The purpose of this article is to discuss the methods of providing medical services, supplying, preserving, dellivering and transporting medications in such adversities and thus registering this event in the medical history of war for possible future reference.

Keywords