Military Field Surgery. Diagnosis, Treatment, and Medical Aid for Wounded with Surgical Pathology

A special role in saving the lives of the wounded is played by pre-hospital care – from the moment of injury until the delivery of the wounded to the surgical care stage. At this stage, up to 80% of victims die. Among these injured, 25% can be saved. This guide explains how to achieve this. The book by military field surgeon S.N. Polevoy, with many years of experience, is intended to supplement the knowledge of doctors who, due to their service, will find themselves in combat zones. It includes: - complete information on the concept of gunshot wound and methods for treating wound sites - detailed descriptions of types of infectious complications, combined radiation and chemical injuries, as well as methods of providing first aid - methods of pain relief for the wounded and options for actions in case of transport immobilization - specific cases of first aid for wounds to the chest, abdomen, pelvis, limbs, skull, thermal, and cold injuries The manual covers all possible types of injuries among personnel, as well as methods for locating the wounded and ways to evacuate them to mobile medical teams.