Imaging and Interventional Radiology Capabilities in Extreme Cold Environments: Operational Implications for Military Medicine

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Delivering effective image-guided and interventional care in extreme cold environments requires operational frameworks that integrate portable ultrasound, device warming strategies, and adapted workflows to overcome equipment degradation and physiologic challenges. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

J. W. Schutt; Alexandra Rhodes; Christopher Yeisley; John Pavlus

doi:10.1093/milmed/usag254

May 15, 2026Military Medicine

Imaging and Interventional Radiology Capabilities in Extreme Cold Environments: Operational Implications for Military Medicine

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The aim is to assess the impact of extreme cold environments on image-guided and interventional care in military settings.
Operationally focused review of physiologic effects of cold exposure and imaging system limitations.
Synthesis of evidence on portable imaging platforms and device performance under low temperature conditions.
Assessment of procedural feasibility for austere and expeditionary care.
Portable ultrasound was found to be the most reliable imaging method in low-temperature environments.
Cold exposure leads to stiffening of medical polymers, increased glove failures, and rapid battery degradation.
Frostbite scenarios highlight the importance of angiography and catheter-directed therapy, particularly when timely evacuation is compromised.

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Operational review identifies imaging limitations and procedural risks in cold environments, suggesting need for strategic approaches.

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