Appendix A: Recommendations to Prevent Infections Linked to Combat-Related Injuries Based on Role of Care

Recommendations to prevent infections associated with combat-related injuries based on role of care. Criteria for allowing retained fragments to remain behind: entry/exit wounds < 2 cm; no bone, joint, vascular, body cavity involvement; no high risk etiology (for example, mine); no obvious infection; assessable by x-ray.

Table 1. Recommendations to Prevent Infections Linked to Combat-Related Injuries