(ii) Initial medical and surgical management

Autor: Paul J. Parker
Rok vydání: 2006
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Zdroj: Current Orthopaedics. 20:333-345
ISSN: 0268-0890
DOI: 10.1016/j.cuor.2006.07.006
Popis: Summary This paper sets out the basic principles of the initial medical and surgical management of those affected by blast, mine and ballistic injury. The principles are unchanged since the American Civil War—and many come from pre-history; put simply: Resuscitate, Penicillin, Anti-Tetanus, Debride, Wash, Fasciotomise, Pack, stabilise, Leave—open and alone!
Databáze: OpenAIRE