Emergency War Surgery: Second United States Revision of the Emergency War Surgery NATO Handbook
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Author Description
This is a handbook of war surgery. Its lessons have been learned and then taught by combat surgeons--"young men who must have good hands, a stout heart and not too much philosophy; he is called upon for decision rather than discussion, for action rather than a knowledge of what the best writers think should be done." (From the Prologue of the 1988 edition of Emergency War Surgery)
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This handbook addresses the critical requirement for rapid, effective surgical intervention in combat environments where resources are limited and time is of the essence. The text serves as a clinical guide for military surgeons, emphasizing the necessity of decisive action over theoretical debate. It synthesizes decades of battlefield medical experience into a practical framework for managing trauma under extreme conditions.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Protocols for triage and initial trauma assessment in combat zones
- Surgical techniques for penetrating wounds and blast injuries
- Guidelines for anesthesia and resuscitation in field hospitals
- Management strategies for mass casualty incidents
Scope Limits
- Does not cover long-term rehabilitation or non-combat surgical procedures
- Does not address civilian hospital administrative protocols
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this text as a foundational reference for military medical personnel operating in austere environments. Readers frequently note the direct, pragmatic nature of the prose, which prioritizes immediate clinical utility over academic abstraction.
Page Count:
446
Publication Date:
1988-02-01
Publisher:
U. S. Government Printing Office
ISBN-10:
016001493X
ISBN-13:
9780160014932
Medical
Military
Emergency medicine
Surgery
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