Providing for the Casualties of War

Providing for the Casualties of War
Author: Bernard D. Rostker
Publisher: Rand Corporation
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2013-04-29
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0833078216

War has always been a dangerous business, bringing injury, wounds, and death, and--until recently--often disease. What has changed over time, most dramatically in the last 150 or so years, is the care these casualties receive and who provides it. This book looks at the history of how humanity has cared for its war casualties and veterans, from ancient times through the aftermath of World War II.

Injuries and Diseases of War

Injuries and Diseases of War
Author: Great Britain Army Medical Services
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2016-08-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781333300166

Excerpt from Injuries and Diseases of War: A Manual, Based on Experience of the Present Campaign in France; January, 1918 Since the Memorandum on the Treatment of In'uries in War was written in 1915, the Army Medical Service in rance has had the experience of nearly three more years of war. The knowledge gained during this period has from time to time become known b the publication of various communications to the Royal Army Me ical Corps J ournal and to other medical literature; but it seems advisable to summarize now the fpresent position of medical and surgical work, so that methods 0 treatment which have become. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Injuries and Diseases of War

Injuries and Diseases of War
Author: Great Britain. Army Medical Services
Publisher: Nabu Press
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2014-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781293754337

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Blood and Germs

Blood and Germs
Author: Gail Jarrow
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2020-10-13
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1635923344

Acclaimed author Gail Jarrow, recipient of a 2019 Robert F. Sibert Honor Award, explores the science and grisly history of U.S. Civil War medicine, using actual medical cases and first-person accounts by soldiers, doctors, and nurses. The Civil War took the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans and left countless others with disabling wounds and chronic illnesses. Bullets and artillery shells shattered soldiers' bodies, while microbes and parasites killed twice as many men as did the battles. Yet from this tragic four-year conflict came innovations that enhanced medical care in the United States. With striking detail, this nonfiction book reveals battlefield rescues, surgical techniques, medicines, and patient care, celebrating the men and women of both the North and South who volunteered to save lives.

Biomedical Implications of Military Laser Exposure

Biomedical Implications of Military Laser Exposure
Author: Bruce E. Stuck
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020
Genre:
ISBN: 9780160953781

"Lasers will continue to play an important and sometimes dangerous role on the modern battlefield. At present, there is no adequate comprehensive protection against accidental or intentional exposure to lasers in combat. Thus, it is critical that the field of laser safety research develop preventative protocols and prophylactic technologies to protect the warfighter and to support military operational objectives. This book details the current state-of-the-art in scientific, biomedical, and technical information concerning the effects of military lasers on the human body. An important purpose of this book is to identify current knowledge gaps in the various areas of this interdisciplinary field, and to offer specific recommendations for laser safety research and development into the future"--

Years of Change and Suffering

Years of Change and Suffering
Author: James M. Schmidt
Publisher: Anchor Books
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN:

Correcting the pervading myths of Civil War medicine perpetuated by Hollywood dramatizations, this exploration covers how the sick and wounded were treated on both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line. Through detailed research, these essays show there were actually too few amputations, contrary to popular belief; there were many advances made in the understanding and treatment of diseases and wounds to the nervous system, and new surgical techniques were used to treat battlefield injuries once thought to be certainly fatal. These topics and more are treated by experts in their respective fields, including medical education, science, invention, neuroscience, and mental health. (Publisher)