Treating wartime injuries amidst attack: insights from a medical facility on the edge of combat

Abstract Background Providing emergency care during conflict poses unique challenges for frontline hospitals. Barzilai Medical Center (BUMCA) in Ashkelon, Israel is a Level I trauma center located close to the Gaza border. During the November 2023 escalation of conflict, BUMCA experienced surging nu...

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Main Authors: Chezy Levy, Gili Givaty, Yaniv S. Ovadia, Mor Saban
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-07-01
Series:Conflict and Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-024-00603-7