The role of SVS volunteer vascular surgeons in the care of combat casualties: Results from Landstuhl, Germany Ruth L. Bush, MD, MPH, Ronald M. Fairman, MD, Col. Stephen F. Flaherty, MD, Col. David L. Gillespie, MD Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 49, Issue 1, Pages 226-229 (January 2009) DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2008.09.015 Copyright © 2009 Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 This figure shows the progression of the different levels of care (formally called eschelons of care) for wounded soldiers. With modern trauma and battlefield techniques, the care of the wounded soldier begins more rapidly than in prior conflicts. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2009 49, 226-229DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2008.09.015) Copyright © 2009 Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 A, Dr Ruth L. Bush and Army surgeon, Dr Hamilton Le, perform thrombectomy of femoral-peroneal artery bypass perform in-theatre. B, Shows an SVS volunteer successfully performing a peroneal bypass thrombectomy and revision. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2009 49, 226-229DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2008.09.015) Copyright © 2009 Terms and Conditions