E12: Military ‘live tissue trauma training’ using animals in the US by Gary Martinic

The article discusses the controversial practice of Live Tissue Trauma Training (LTTT), which involves using animals, primarily pigs and goats, to train military medical personnel in treating severe combat injuries. It highlights the necessity of LTTT for providing realistic experience, especially given the prevalence of massive hemorrhage in modern warfare. The text presents arguments for continuing LTTT, emphasizing the inadequacy of simulators and civilian trauma centers for this specific training. It also addresses criticisms from animal welfare groups, acknowledging their concerns while explaining the protocols in place to ensure humane treatment of animals and the perceived irreplaceable value of live tissue training for saving human lives. Finally, the source touches upon military medical research (MMR) and its role in developing life-saving interventions, further justifying the use of animals in specific contexts.

 

You can read the original article here: https://jmvh.org/article/military-live-tissue-trauma-training-using-animals-in-the-us-its-purpose-importance-and-commentary-on-military-medcal-research-and-the-debate-on-use-of-animals-in-military-training/