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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Kelly, Patrick J

Titel

Vietnam, 1968-1969: a place and a year like no other

Ist Teil von

• Neurosurgery, 2003-04, Vol.52 (4), p.927-943

Ort / Verlag

United States

Erscheinungsjahr

2003

Quelle

Oxford Journals 2020 Medicine

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• THE VIETNAM WAR touched a generation of Americans with its human tragedy, sacrifice, and strife. In terms of casualties, it was the fourth most costly war in American history. However, despite a monumental military effort and modern technology, the war was lost as support from the American public and its elected officials waned. Now, in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, as we embark on what might well be another protracted war, lessons from the Vietnam experience become relevant. On a positive note, a refined system for the triage, management, and evacuation of wounded military personnel evolved in Vietnam. A wounded soldier could actually be at a well-equipped base hospital within minutes after injury. At those facilities, casualties had a more than 90% chance of survival, despite some of the most horrific wounds in the history of warfare.