Books
Ameh EA, Bickler SW, Lakhoo K, Nwomeh BC, Poenaru D. Paediatric Surgery: A Comprehensive Text for Africa. Vol. 1 Seattle: Global HELP Organization; 2010. http://www.global-help.org/publications/books/help_pedsurgeryafricavolu… . (Free download).
Gionnou M, Baldan M. War Surgery: Working with Limited Resources in Armed Conflict and Other Simulations of Violence, Volume 1. Geneva: International Committee Red Cross; 2010 https://www.icrc.org/eng/assets/files/other/icrc_002_0973.pdf (Free download).
Gionnou M, Baldan M, Molde A. War Surgery: Working with Limited Resources in Armed Conflict and Other Simulations of Violence, Volume 2. Geneva: International Committee Red Cross; 2013 https://www.icrc.org/eng/assets/files/publications/icrc-002-4105.pdf (Free download).
King M et al. Primary Anesthesia. Oxford: Oxford University Press; 1986.
King M, Bewes P, Cairns J, Thornton J et al., Primary Surgery. Vol 1 (Non-trauma). Oxford: Oxford University Press; 1990.
King M, Bewes P, et al. Primary Surgery. Vol 2 (Trauma). Oxford: Oxford University Press; 1987.
Meara J, McClain CD, Rogers SO, Mooney DP, editors. Global Surgery and Anesthesia Handbook: Providing Care in Resource-Limited Settings. (See especially Chapter 4 Preparing for a trip: OR management and Appendix Safety, security, and survival considerations for health care providers in remote, hostile, and disaster areas ). Boca Raton: CRC Press. 2014. Available as a single volume paperback or an e-edition.
Minkler M, Wallerstein N. Community-Based Participatory Research for Health: From Process to Outcomes. 2nd ed. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass; 2008.
Principles of Reconstructive Surgery in Africa. Carter, Jr. LL, Editor. Bristol, TN: Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons; 2013. http://paacs.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/PAACS-Principles-of-Reconst… (Free download).
Articles and Collections
Global Surgery 2030: a roadmap for high income country actors
Global Surgery 2030: evidence and solutions for achieving health, welfare, and economic development
Essential surgery: key messages from Disease Control Priorities, 3rd edition
Global Health Resources for Anesthesia Providers
Global Partners in Anesthesia and Surgery (GPAS), Resources
A Model for Sustainable Short-Term International Medical Trips
Scrutinizing Global Short-Term Medical Outreach
DeCamp M, Lehmann LS, Jaeel P, Horwitch C. Ethical obligations regarding short-term global health clinical experiences: An American College of Physicians position paper. Ann Intern Med. 2018; 168:651-657. DOI: 10.7326/M17-3361