Journal of the Royal Naval Medical Service
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Historical Article
'The Drug of War'--a historical review of the use of Ketamine in military conflicts.
Anaesthesia for surgery during armed conflict was traditionally based on simple and reliable techniques. These often required a minimum of equipment and drugs while ensuring rapid and safe patient recovery. ⋯ This article discusses the use of ketamine in many of the major armed conflicts that have occurred since its introduction. It also catalogues the methods used by anaesthetists at the time and their opinions of the drug's success.
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Biography Historical Article
Lord Nelson's trans-humeral amputation--a case report.