Initial treatment of war casualties in a field hospital.
The initial approach and resuscitation of war victims in a field hospital at the Thai-Cambodian border are discussed. The typical injuries caused by high velocity missiles are described. Simple guidelines for the triage and proper management of the different injuries form the basis for the efficient care of war victims.
Department of Intensive Care, U.Z. Gent, Belgium.
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D002160:Cambodia; D005392:First Aid; D006801:Humans; D012011:Red Cross; D012151:Resuscitation; D013785:Thailand; D014187:Transportation of Patients; D014218:Triage / Q000458:organization & administration; D014857:Warfare; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000628:therapy*