- 1) Regional Medical Operations Cell should prospectively publish local and regional PACE (Primary-Alternate-Contingency-Emergency) plans for both operational and clinical consultation. Forward-stationed medical teams should test these options PRIOR to needing urgent consultation.
- 2) Make use of telehealth resources such as the ADVISOR line (866-972-9966, or 833-238-7756), that includes the Virtual Critical Care Consultation (VC3) service. The ADVISOR program is specifically designed for operational virtual health support. Additionally, many VC3 consultants have deployed to remote locations and can help work through the unique problems faced in austere settings. Additional information on ADVISOR can be obtained by emailing advisor_office@mail.mil.
- 3) Alternatively, contact the following MEDCENs and ask for the on-call critical care staff: