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An island of mercy: An American Veteran's view from Ukraine

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT: In this narrative, a former American military neurosurgeon describes his collaboration with colleagues in eastern Ukraine. He started by collecting and shipping medical supplies and sharing information through virtual conferences and text messages, which culminated in his first in-person visit. He provides vignettes about the many struggles and triumphs of the hospital staff. He also reflects upon the state of American military preparedness for dealing with the unprecedented type of modern warfare taking place in Ukraine.

Source: The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care

DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000004659

Authors: Rocco A. Armonda, Andrii Sirko, Alex B. Valadka

Institutions: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Regional Clinical Hospital named after II Mechnikov, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Health and Conflict Studies

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4410418268

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