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War Surgery in Afghanistan and Iraq: A Series of Cases, 20032007,Used
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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 medicalsurgical 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* Softtissue 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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- Q: What is the main focus of 'War Surgery in Afghanistan and Iraq'? A: The book primarily focuses on the management of acute combat trauma cases in the challenging environments of Afghanistan and Iraq, highlighting nearly 100 cases and the evolving medical-surgical practices.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'War Surgery in Afghanistan and Iraq' is Shawn Christian Nessen.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book discusses various topics including damage control surgery, management of compartment syndrome, head injury treatment, use of tourniquets, vascular repairs, and soft-tissue coverage of wounds.
- Q: When was 'War Surgery in Afghanistan and Iraq' published? A: The book was published on July 1, 2008.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 441 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Post-Traumatic Stress.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or photographs? A: Yes, the book includes vivid surgical photos that illustrate the cases discussed.
- Q: Is this book suitable for medical professionals? A: Yes, 'War Surgery in Afghanistan and Iraq' provides valuable insights for medical professionals about the technical, clinical, and ethical challenges faced in combat medical settings.