1. How have combat zone injuries sustained by our troops helped doctors to treat the victims of Monday's terrorist attack in Boston? Be specific.

2. Why do surgeons in some cases choose to amputate a badly injured leg instead of trying to save it?

3. What type of training have many of the doctors treating Boston blast victims had?

4. a) Why have Israeli doctors been able to give good advice/training to U.S. doctors?
b) What improvements did Massachusetts General hospital make after Israeli Dr. Pinchas Halpern lectured there in 2005?

5. Why are victims of bomb explosions so challenging to treat?

6. Why is this article inspiring despite the horrific injuries people sustain from terrorist attacks or IEDs?