A Collaborative Research System for Functional Outcomes Following Wartime Extremity Vascular Injury

Abstract

Vascular injury with hemorrhage and ischemia is a significant cause of battlefield morbidity (i.e., amputation) and mortality. Recent reports have demonstrated the rate of vascular injury in modern combat to be five times that reported in previous wars. As a result of the volume of vascular trauma incurred, management of these injury patterns is of special importance. Indeed, approaches to vascular trauma (extremity and torso) have witnessed significant changes during the course of the current wars of Iraq and Afghanistan. Therefore, an appraisal of long-term functional outcomes is warranted.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA619984

Entities

People

  • Adam Stannard
  • April C. Ames-chase
  • Chantel A. Porras
  • Daniel J. Scott
  • Diane L. Miller
  • Laura L. Feider
  • Rebecca A. Ivatury
  • Shaun M. Gifford
  • Todd E Rasmussen

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Casualties
  • Combat Casualty Care
  • Combat Injuries
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Electronic Mail
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Iraqi-War
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Vascular Diseases
  • Vascular System Injuries
  • Warfare
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Trauma or Military Medicine