H Husum, M Gilbert, T Wisborg. (Pp 226). Third World Network, 2000. ISBN 983-9747-42-8

“Save lives save limbs” by Hans Husum and his colleagues is a book that is attractive, full of information, and, although at times it reads like a heart tugging novel, it retains a high educational value. In a concise and well illustrated manner the book describes the total care of the victims of anti-personnel weapons. It should appeal to everyone interested in trauma and is, in my opinion, obligatory for all those who find themselves working outside the luxurious resources of Western hospitals. The authors have substantial experience of working in adversity and they try to offer a solution to the inadequate resources usually found where most of these injuries occur.

It begins with …