The diagnosis of vascular trauma is usually not a problem, as most injuries manifest overt blood loss, shock, or loss of critical pulses. However, in certain instances, the lesion may not be recognized initially, only to manifest itself later by…
From Egyptian, Greek, and Roman battlefields centuries ago, extremity vascular injuries were identified and treated. Subsequently, knowledge regarding the management of vascular trauma has also been gained from more modern military conflicts. Napoleon’s surgeon Larrey was an expert with rapid…
Mass casualties due to combat operations, or natural or manmade disasters, have the capacity to overwhelm multiple levels of care and evacuation capabilities of any system. Military and civilian institutions need a mass casualty response plan in order to facilitate…