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Jeffrey D Mcneil - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • wartime thoracic injury perspectives in Modern Warfare
    The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2010
    Co-Authors: Brandon W Propper, Sandra M Gifford, John H Calhoon, Jeffrey D Mcneil
    Abstract:

    Background Thoracic injury represents a major source of combat morbidity and mortality. The overall killed-in-action rate has decreased, whereas the died-of-wounds rate has increased; the creation of the Joint Theater Trauma Registry allows for improved documentation. This report seeks to provide a realistic contemporary look at thoracic injury sustained by military forces and civilian casualties during the current wartime experience. Methods The Joint Theater Trauma Registry was queried between 2002 and 2008. Patients receiving treatment for thoracic injuries were identified using International Classification of Diseases, 9th edition, diagnosis and procedure codes. All US soldiers, coalition forces, and local civilians were included in the analysis. Results There were 33,755 casualties identified during the study period, of which 1,660 patients (4.9%) sustained thoracic injury. Blast mechanism was the most prominent mode of injury, accounting for 45.8%. The mean Injury Severity Score in this cohort of patients was 14.9. A total of 4,232 procedures were performed, resulting in an average of 2.5 thoracic procedures per patient. Fifty percent of casualties were civilian, and 34% were US troops, with the remainder occurring in coalition forces. Overall mortality was 12%. Conclusions This report provides a realistic account of current wartime thoracic injury. In contrast to previous wars, the majority of thoracic injury is secondary to blast injury as opposed to penetrating trauma, and the resultant mortality rate is higher. This report breaks down thoracic injuries to both US troops and civilian personal and provides realistic expectations for thoracic injury during future combat planning.

Jack Ingari - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE Injuries Sustained to the Upper Extremity Due to Modern Warfare and the Evolution of Care
    2020
    Co-Authors: Eric P Hofmeister, Michael T Mazurek, Jack Ingari
    Abstract:

    The formation of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand was related to world conflicts and hostilities. Therefore, it is appropriate that upper-extremity surgeons understand injuries resulting from Modern-day combat. Because of ongoing Warfare, many countries have experienced a large increase in the number of wounded service members and civilians, particularly wounds of the extremities. As a result of increased rate of survival in battlefield trauma in part because of the use of Modern body armor, there is increasing complexity of extremity injuries that require complex reconstructions. Decreased mortality and a consequent increase in the incidence of injured extremities underline the need for the development of new treatment options. The purpose of this presentation is to describe upper-extremity injury patterns in Modern Warfare, the levels of care available, and the treatment at each level of care based on the experience of the United States Military Medical Support System. (J Hand Surg 2007;32A:1141‐1147. Copyright © 2007 by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.)

  • injuries sustained to the upper extremity due to Modern Warfare and the evolution of care
    Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), 2007
    Co-Authors: Eric P Hofmeister, Michael T Mazurek, Jack Ingari
    Abstract:

    The formation of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand was related to world conflicts and hostilities. Therefore, it is appropriate that upper-extremity surgeons understand injuries resulting from Modern-day combat. Because of ongoing Warfare, many countries have experienced a large increase in the number of wounded service members and civilians, particularly wounds of the extremities. As a result of increased rate of survival in battlefield trauma in part because of the use of Modern body armor, there is increasing complexity of extremity injuries that require complex reconstructions. Decreased mortality and a consequent increase in the incidence of injured extremities underline the need for the development of new treatment options. The purpose of this presentation is to describe upper-extremity injury patterns in Modern Warfare, the levels of care available, and the treatment at each level of care based on the experience of the United States Military Medical Support System.

Eric P Hofmeister - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE Injuries Sustained to the Upper Extremity Due to Modern Warfare and the Evolution of Care
    2020
    Co-Authors: Eric P Hofmeister, Michael T Mazurek, Jack Ingari
    Abstract:

    The formation of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand was related to world conflicts and hostilities. Therefore, it is appropriate that upper-extremity surgeons understand injuries resulting from Modern-day combat. Because of ongoing Warfare, many countries have experienced a large increase in the number of wounded service members and civilians, particularly wounds of the extremities. As a result of increased rate of survival in battlefield trauma in part because of the use of Modern body armor, there is increasing complexity of extremity injuries that require complex reconstructions. Decreased mortality and a consequent increase in the incidence of injured extremities underline the need for the development of new treatment options. The purpose of this presentation is to describe upper-extremity injury patterns in Modern Warfare, the levels of care available, and the treatment at each level of care based on the experience of the United States Military Medical Support System. (J Hand Surg 2007;32A:1141‐1147. Copyright © 2007 by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.)

  • injuries sustained to the upper extremity due to Modern Warfare and the evolution of care
    Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), 2007
    Co-Authors: Eric P Hofmeister, Michael T Mazurek, Jack Ingari
    Abstract:

    The formation of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand was related to world conflicts and hostilities. Therefore, it is appropriate that upper-extremity surgeons understand injuries resulting from Modern-day combat. Because of ongoing Warfare, many countries have experienced a large increase in the number of wounded service members and civilians, particularly wounds of the extremities. As a result of increased rate of survival in battlefield trauma in part because of the use of Modern body armor, there is increasing complexity of extremity injuries that require complex reconstructions. Decreased mortality and a consequent increase in the incidence of injured extremities underline the need for the development of new treatment options. The purpose of this presentation is to describe upper-extremity injury patterns in Modern Warfare, the levels of care available, and the treatment at each level of care based on the experience of the United States Military Medical Support System.

Brandon W Propper - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • wartime thoracic injury perspectives in Modern Warfare
    The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2010
    Co-Authors: Brandon W Propper, Sandra M Gifford, John H Calhoon, Jeffrey D Mcneil
    Abstract:

    Background Thoracic injury represents a major source of combat morbidity and mortality. The overall killed-in-action rate has decreased, whereas the died-of-wounds rate has increased; the creation of the Joint Theater Trauma Registry allows for improved documentation. This report seeks to provide a realistic contemporary look at thoracic injury sustained by military forces and civilian casualties during the current wartime experience. Methods The Joint Theater Trauma Registry was queried between 2002 and 2008. Patients receiving treatment for thoracic injuries were identified using International Classification of Diseases, 9th edition, diagnosis and procedure codes. All US soldiers, coalition forces, and local civilians were included in the analysis. Results There were 33,755 casualties identified during the study period, of which 1,660 patients (4.9%) sustained thoracic injury. Blast mechanism was the most prominent mode of injury, accounting for 45.8%. The mean Injury Severity Score in this cohort of patients was 14.9. A total of 4,232 procedures were performed, resulting in an average of 2.5 thoracic procedures per patient. Fifty percent of casualties were civilian, and 34% were US troops, with the remainder occurring in coalition forces. Overall mortality was 12%. Conclusions This report provides a realistic account of current wartime thoracic injury. In contrast to previous wars, the majority of thoracic injury is secondary to blast injury as opposed to penetrating trauma, and the resultant mortality rate is higher. This report breaks down thoracic injuries to both US troops and civilian personal and provides realistic expectations for thoracic injury during future combat planning.

Frans P B Osinga - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Targeting: The Challenges of Modern Warfare - Targeting: the challenges of Modern Warfare
    2020
    Co-Authors: Paul A L Ducheine, Michael N. Schmitt, Frans P B Osinga
    Abstract:

    This book offers a multidisciplinary treatment of targeting. It is intended for use by the military, government legal advisers and academics. The book is suitable for use in both military training and educational programs and in Bachelor and Master degree level courses on such topics as War Studies and Strategic Studies. The book first explores the context of targeting, its evolution and the current targeting process and characteristics. An overview of the legal and ethical constraints on targeting as an operational process follows. It concludes by surveying contemporary issues in targeting such as the potential advent of autonomous weapon systems, ‘non-kinetic’ targeting, targeting in multinational military operations and leadership decapitation in counter-terrorism operations. The deep practical experience and academic background of the contributors ensures comprehensive treatment of current targeting and use of force issues.

  • targeting the challenges of Modern Warfare
    2016
    Co-Authors: Paul A L Ducheine, Michael N. Schmitt, Frans P B Osinga
    Abstract:

    This book offers a multidisciplinary treatment of targeting. It is intended for use by the military, government legal advisers and academics. The book is suitable for use in both military training and educational programs and in Bachelor and Master degree level courses on such topics as War Studies and Strategic Studies. The book first explores the context of targeting, its evolution and the current targeting process and characteristics. An overview of the legal and ethical constraints on targeting as an operational process follows. It concludes by surveying contemporary issues in targeting such as the potential advent of autonomous weapon systems, ‘non-kinetic’ targeting, targeting in multinational military operations and leadership decapitation in counter-terrorism operations. The deep practical experience and academic background of the contributors ensures comprehensive treatment of current targeting and use of force issues.

  • Targeting: The challenges of Modern Warfare
    Targeting: The Challenges of Modern Warfare, 2015
    Co-Authors: Paul A L Ducheine, Michael N. Schmitt, Frans P B Osinga
    Abstract:

    This book offers a multidisciplinary treatment of targeting. It is intended for use by the military, government legal advisers and academics. The book is suitable for use in both military training and educational programs and in Bachelor and Master degree level courses on such topics as War Studies and Strategic Studies. The book first explores the context of targeting, its evolution and the current targeting process and characteristics. An overview of the legal and ethical constraints on targeting as an operational process follows. It concludes by surveying contemporary issues in targeting such as the potential advent of autonomous weapon systems, ‘non-kinetic’ targeting, targeting in multinational military operations and leadership decapitation in counter-terrorism operations. The deep practical experience and academic background of the contributors ensures comprehensive treatment of current targeting and use of force issues. Paul Ducheine is Professor for Cyber Operations and Cyber Security, Netherlands Defence Academy, Breda, The Netherlands; and Professor of Law of Military Cyber Operations and Cyber Security at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Michael Schmitt is Charles H. Stockton Professor & Director, Stockton Center for the Study of International Law, U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, and Professor of Public International Law, University of Exeter, UK. Frans Osinga is Chair of the War Studies Department, Netherlands Defence Academy, Breda, The Netherlands, and Professor of Military Operational Art and Sciences.