Textbook of Military Medicine. Part 1. Warfare, Weaponry, and the Casualty. Volume 2. Medical Consequences of Nuclear Warfare

Abstract

The first line of medical defense in wartime is the combat medic. Although in ancient times medics carried the caduceus into battle to signify the neutral, humanitarian nature of their tasks, they have never been immune to the perils of war.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA278722

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  • Donald P. Jenkins
  • Leonard A. Alt
  • Nushin K. Farzaneh
  • Richard I. Walker
  • Robert F. Dons
  • Russ Zajtchuk
  • T. J. Cerveny
  • Victor Bogo

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Elements
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel

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  • Educational Psychology
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Trauma or Military Medicine