Emergency War Surgery: Fifth United States Revision Paperback – June 21, 2024

Emergency War SurgeryFifth United States RevisionReadiness is the one aspect of preparation for battle that we cancontrol. A medical force that immediately delivers expert care,treats challenging injuries, improves combat practice amongsurgeons; a cadre of medical professionals who have relevantskills and knowledge, and can adapt and apply them to currentmilitary demands—this is the embodiment of readiness. Servicesubject matter experts in all medical subspecialty fields continueto shape and align the body of medical battlefield knowledge,as illustrated in this fifth edition of the Emergency War Surgeryhandbook. This edition reflects updates in Clinical PracticeGuidelines and other new information accumulated since the2013 edition’s publication, especially in the areas of bloodcollection and transfusions. A new Tactical Combat CasualtyCare (TCCC) chapter is included, and several new illustrationshave been created as additional aids for users. Military medicineis committed to train, build, and maintain expert professionals,which continues to yield results in the most valued domain:readiness.Medical supporting the “tip of the spear.” Read more