Applying trauma systems concepts to humanitarian battlefield care: a qualitative analysis of the Mosul trauma pathway

Abstract Background Trauma systems have been shown to save lives in military and civilian settings, but their use by humanitarians in conflict settings has been more limited. During the Battle of Mosul (October 2016–July 2017), trauma care for injured civilians was provided through a novel approach...

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Main Authors: Kent Garber, Adam L. Kushner, Sherry M. Wren, Paul H. Wise, Paul B. Spiegel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:Conflict and Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-019-0249-2