“Those who are dangerously wounded should receive the first attention, without regard to rank or distinction. They who are injured in a less degree may wait until their brethren in arms, who are badly mutilated, have been operated on and…
Overview of modern forward trauma care The modern battlefield is a highly complex and deadly arena that continues to drive innovation and advancements in both civilian and military trauma care. Prior to World War I, the vast majority of battlefield…
Introduction to combat torso trauma In the modern era, combat trauma care frequently involves the management of major torso injuries that would have been rapidly fatal in previous conflicts. In addition to the severe wounds and altered physiology, surgical teams…
Blunt abdominal injury Introduction The evaluation and management of the abdominal cavity in the blunt trauma patient has undergone radical change over the past several decades, due both to significant technological advances as well as a critical reappraisal of management…