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At the Front: Getting Care to the Troops:
The military had long recognized that the sooner the wounded receive surgical care, the better their chances of survival. Experience gained in World War II led to the deployment of surgeons close to the front lines in Korea. At the same time, the increased use of helicopter ambulances ensured that the seriously wounded received surgical care within two hours of wounding. These innovations allowed early intervention and saved lives. The mortality rate of the wounded reaching hospitals dropped from 4.5 percent during World War II to 2.6 percent during the Korean Conflict. |