Characteristics and survival of hospitalized combat casualties during two major conflicts between Israel and Hamas: 2023 versus 2014.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the complex landscape of modern warfare, understanding combat-related injuries leading to hospitalization is crucial for optimizing injury treatment. This study aims to compare combat casualty characteristics and outcomes during the major conflicts between Israel and Hamas in 2023 and 2014 as a basis for understanding the effectiveness of trauma care practices for wounded soldiers.

Methods

A cohort study of soldiers hospitalized due to combat injuries during two major wars between Israel and Hamas in 2023 and 2014, using data from the Israeli National Trauma Registry. This study did not include deaths before hospital arrival or casualties who were discharged from the Emergency Department.

Results

Of the 1,198 study subjects, 67.8% belonged to the 2023 co

SUBMITTER: Tiruneh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11658454 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature