The entire emergency room team-physicians, surgeons, intensivists, anesthetists and nurses-are here brought together to contribute their expertise on trauma resuscitation. The reader will learn not only how each of these specialists focus on trauma, but also how those different skills are capitalized for the good of the patient. This second edition of Trauma Resuscitation includes comprehensive profiles of all types of trauma. The book is practical and has clinically relevant text that is supported by tables, flow charts and graphics. Each section presents the topic clearly and concisely, allowing readers to locate the information quickly. Every member of the emergency room team, including those in training, will benefit from this volume.
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Resuscitation and Stabilization of the Severely Injured Patient. The Management of the Airway and Cervical Spine. Thoracic Trauma. Shock. Abdominal and Pelvis Trauma. Head Trauma. Spinal Injuries. Maxillofacial Injuries. Soft Tissue and ExtremityTrauma. Psychological and Psychiatric Issues in the Resuscitation Room. Trauma in the Elderly. Trauma in Children. Trauma in Pregnancy. Burn Injury. Hypothermia and Drowning. Pain Relief After Trauma. Transfer of the Trauma Patient.
