Abdominal aortic tourniquet? Use in afghanistan.
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چکیده
The Abdominal Aortic Tourniquet? was used recently used in Afghanistan to control severe hemorrhage in a casualty who had traumatic bilateral amputations of the lower extremities. Excerpts from the medical provider?s account of the tactical evacuation phase of care are provided.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of special operations medicine : a peer reviewed journal for SOF medical professionals
دوره 13 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013