TY - JOUR
T1 - The Joint Trauma System
T2 - A critical lifeline facing an uncertain future
AU - Henry, Reynold
AU - Gurney, Jennifer
AU - Armen, Scott
AU - Barrett, Christopher D.
AU - Gavitt, Brian
AU - Van, Philbert
AU - Lammers, Daniel
AU - McClellan, John
AU - Schreiber, Martin
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2025 Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. All rights reserved.
PY - 2025/8/1
Y1 - 2025/8/1
N2 - The Joint Trauma System (JTS) has become a cornerstone of modern trauma care, revolutionizing battlefield treatment and saving countless lives through standardized, evidence-based protocols. Its development and success are rooted in lessons learned from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, where fragmented systems were transformed into cohesive, high-performing networks. The JTS has influenced not only military but also civilian trauma care, fostering a symbiotic relationship that advances innovation across both sectors. Despite its proven effectiveness, a growing movement within the US military questions its relevance during peacetime, threatening its existence. This article examines the history, impact, and future of the JTS while emphasizing the critical need for civilian advocacy to preserve its role as a key enabler of military readiness and trauma care innovation. (J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2025;99: S121–S125.
AB - The Joint Trauma System (JTS) has become a cornerstone of modern trauma care, revolutionizing battlefield treatment and saving countless lives through standardized, evidence-based protocols. Its development and success are rooted in lessons learned from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, where fragmented systems were transformed into cohesive, high-performing networks. The JTS has influenced not only military but also civilian trauma care, fostering a symbiotic relationship that advances innovation across both sectors. Despite its proven effectiveness, a growing movement within the US military questions its relevance during peacetime, threatening its existence. This article examines the history, impact, and future of the JTS while emphasizing the critical need for civilian advocacy to preserve its role as a key enabler of military readiness and trauma care innovation. (J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2025;99: S121–S125.
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105008079614
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U2 - 10.1097/TA.0000000000004688
DO - 10.1097/TA.0000000000004688
M3 - Article
C2 - 40492833
AN - SCOPUS:105008079614
SN - 2163-0755
VL - 99
SP - S121-S125
JO - Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
JF - Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
IS - 3
ER -