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. 2022;17(4):273-276.
doi: 10.5055/ajdm.2022.0442.

Effectiveness of the Global Surgical and Medical Support Group (GSMSG) activities in Ukraine

Aaron Epstein  1 , Francesca Voza  2 , Enrique Ginzburg  3
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Effectiveness of the Global Surgical and Medical Support Group (GSMSG) activities in Ukraine

Aaron Epstein et al. Am J Disaster Med. 2022.

Abstract

Objective: Targeting of healthcare infrastructures in Ukraine has served as a tactical warfare strategy. The goal of the Global Surgical and Medical Support Group (GSMSG) is to provide sustainable, high quality medical and surgical care in war zones.

Interventions: GSMSG deployed United States (US) Special Operations veterans and highly specialized licensed medical experts. Training of Ukrainian civilians was implemented.

Results: Over 20,000 Ukrainians trained and over 100 major surgeries performed with assistance of world experts. Specialized medical equipment was also provided.

Conclusion: GSMSG lays the groundwork for effective, high quality, and sustainable surgical interventions into a nation in conflict.

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