Memento 1991
2011

Memento 1991: Story of a Surgery Nurse

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Author Information

Author(s): Kolesar Binezija

Primary Institution: Vukovar Medical Center

Conclusion

The narrative highlights the struggles and resilience of medical staff during the siege of Vukovar in 1991.

Supporting Evidence

  • The hospital was under continuous attacks and the working conditions became worse.
  • Water shortage was the worst, with only a half liter of water as the daily allowance.
  • Despite the challenges, the medical staff maintained their spirit and continued to care for the wounded.

Takeaway

This story is about a nurse who worked hard to help people during a terrible war, even when things were very dangerous and supplies were low.

Participant Demographics

The author is a Croatian-Bosniak Muslim nurse who worked in Vukovar.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3325/cmj.2011.52.580

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