| War Surgery in Afghanistan and Iraq: A Series of Cases, 2003-2007 |  | Creator: Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Publisher: Office of Surgeon General United States Army
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 794083
Media: Paperback
Pages: 441
Number Of Items: 1
ISBN: 0981822819
EAN: 9780981822815
ASIN: 0981822819
Publication Date: January 2008
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Product Description
War Surgery in Afghanistan and Iraq, with a foreword by Bob Woodruff, describes the management of nearly 100 cases of acute comat trauma, conducted in the forward austere operative environment of war in the 21st century. Presented with vivid surgical photos, the cases encompass the spectrum of trauma that characterizes war today, as well as the medical interventions constantly evolving to treat these wounds.
With the most recent cases report from cobat hospitals within months of publication, this book presents emerging medical-surgical practice in real time. The authors discuss in detail an array of topics including:
* Damage control surgery
* Aggressive management of compartment syndrome
* New directions in the management of head injuries
* Use of tourniquets,
* Decision analysis in the approach to vascular repairs and
* Soft-tissue coverage of wounds.
War Surgery in Afghanistan and Iraq provides all medical professionals with insight into the extraordinary technical, clinical, and ethical challenges of their deployed colleagues.
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superb October 22, 2009
reader (Syracuse NY)
Presented as a series of case studies, this book illustrates what has been learned in these two theatres. It includes the lastest thinking on resuscitation, decision making at all levels of care, and provides examples of the thinking on the spot which can save life and limb (literally). If you are or might be involved in trauma surgery, read it.
Outstanding cases August 3, 2009
NJ
The cases depicted in this book are remarkable, and the commentary is insightful and applicable to domestic trauma. This book is an outstanding addition to the libraries of surgeons, as well as members of the public who want an inside glimpse into the daily experiences of military trauma surgeons.
5 Stars July 11, 2009
Stephen Rich (Camp Lejeune)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Amazing book. US Navy FMF Corpsman Approved. I first saw this book in training one of our senior Doc's had a copy, shortly after we had all acquired our own.
A Special Kind of War December 1, 2008
Cecil Fox (Little Rock, AR United States)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Wars are fought for a variety of reasons. The products of battle are never glorious and invariably involve suffering for a cause, or simply because soldiers are ordered into battle. This classic book shows the results of a war incited by delusion and maintained by hate. Far different from projectile wars, these wars are intended to maim and destroy by means that are beyond any civilized concept of combat. The ingenious measures taken in the operating rooms cannot be taught in lecture halls but must be experienced and perfected by trial and error in the face of life threatining injuries and must be planned so that the young victims of madness may have a hope of survival, even with limbs or organs missing. The only thing lacking is the metallic taint of blood or sweet smell of brain dashed from it's cradle..
This premier account does not gild any lillies or announce the freedom and liberty of Iraqis. Read it, or at least look at it to see how "modern" wars work.
Outstanding work September 11, 2008
alweed
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
The Authors and Editors of this book have really put together an outstanding piece of work that should not only be extremely useful to military and civilian trauma surgeons but will also stand alone as a document to the incredible work being done in the current conflicts. (Disclaimer: - although I am not a listed contributor, I did help take care of some of the patients listed in the book)
This is a great resource for surgeons (especially if it has been a while since they were immersed in trauma) to look over on the 14+ hour flight to Kuwait. While it cannot cover every single injury that may be faced downrange, it will certainly cover the majority of situations and definitely get the trauma mindset in gear. Other great reads on that flight include Top Knife: Art and Craft in Trauma Surgeryand Operative Trauma Management.
There was some minor controversy regarding the publishing of this book (mostly due to the photographs and some descriptions of the mechanism of the injuries) but I am glad the Army Surgeon General supported this book and that it is available. Time will only tell what long term medical and surgical advances will come from this war, but this book is an excellent start.
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