Author:
Koutras Antonios,Syllaios Athanasios,Tsilikis Ioannis,Kalinterakis Georgios,Zotos Prokopis-Andreas,Zouliati Ifigeneia,Michalinos Adamantios,Karavokyros Ioannis,Schizas Dimitrios,Pikoulis Emmanouil
Abstract
ABSTRACTObjective:Treating burn patients in the battlefield is one of the biggest challenges that military doctors and medical personnel can face. Wound patterns have been changed over time due to the introduction of new weapons, and many different aspects play a major role in the management of those burns nowadays. There is a potential gap in care of burn patients in war zones.Methods:A thorough literature search in PubMed, scientific journals, and Internet sites was conducted in regard to burn patients and trauma in war zones.Results:It is crucial for military surgeons to be able to stabilize burn patients during wartime conflicts, especially those patients who suffer from extreme burn injuries, as specialized treatment should be given. Medical personnel should be aware of all medication types used, the ways to minimize the risk of bacterial infection, and the ways to keep the injured safe.Conclusions:Injured civilians with burn trauma in the field of battle are deserving care, and special recognition should be given to the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that strive to ease human suffering in war zones. Proper management of burn patients in war zones is crucial, and military medical staff and NGOs can play a key role in that purpose.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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