Emergency War Surgery NATO Handbook: Part II: Response of the Body to Wounding: Chapter X: Compensatory and Pathophysiological Responses to Trauma
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Major combat wounds initiate sudden and intense physiological and metabolic responses. The magnitude and duration of the response are directly proportional to the extent of injury and the interval between wounding and treatment. The development of post-traumatic complications also influences the duration and magnitude of the response. The combat surgeon who has an understanding of the pathophysiological responses to trauma is better able to provide both acute and chronic care to these casualties.
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