The Falklands war: Army field surgical experience

Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 1983 Sep;65(5):281-5.

Abstract

In the recent Falklands campaign four Army Field Surgical Teams were deployed in the two phases of the war. They functioned as Advanced Surgical Centres and operated on 233 casualties. There were 3 deaths. The patterns of wounding and the methods of casualty management are discussed and compared with other recent campaigns.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Atlantic Islands
  • Blast Injuries / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Military Medicine*
  • Warfare*
  • Wounds, Gunshot / surgery