ABSTRACT
In 50 Landmark Papers every Trauma Surgeon Should Know, editors Stephen Cohn and Ara Feinstein have compiled a selection of the most influential contributions to the specialty of trauma surgery. This book comprises 50 thought-provoking reviews of carefully selected papers and explains how trauma surgery practice has changed as a result of this research.
The selection of key papers, the insights into the significance of each paper from trauma experts, and the opportunity to read the original authors' thoughts about their groundbreaking developments, make this a unique and fascinating resource. Of interest to surgical residents and trainees, Trauma and Surgical Critical Care fellows and all members of the Trauma team. This is both an informative and personal look at the foundation stones of modern Trauma care.
Key Features
Unique commentaries by original authors and experts
Demonstrates how clinical practice has adapted following these landmark studies
Specialty-defining papers are brought to life, and their impact assessed
Shows how the insight and vision of individual surgeons propelled change
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part Section One|34 pages
Prehospital Trauma
part Section Two|78 pages
Trauma Bay
chapter CHAPTER 12|6 pages
Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) as an Adjunct for Hemorrhagic Shock
chapter CHAPTER 14|4 pages
The Role of Secondary Brain Injury in Determining Outcome from Severe Head Injury
chapter CHAPTER 20|4 pages
Prospective Evaluation of Surgeons’ Use of Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Trauma Patients
chapter CHAPTER 22|4 pages
Noninvasive Vascular Tests Reliably Exclude Occult Arterial Trauma in Injured Extremities
part Section Three|48 pages
Operating Room
chapter CHAPTER 28|4 pages
A Technique for the Exposure of the Third and Fourth Portions of the Duodenum
chapter CHAPTER 29|4 pages
Management of Perforating Colon Trauma: Randomization between Primary Closure and Exteriorization
chapter CHAPTER 32|4 pages
Early versus Delayed Stabilization of Femoral Fractures: A Prospective Randomized Study
chapter CHAPTER 35|4 pages
Open Wound Drainage versus Wound Excision in Treating the Modern Assault Rifle Wound
part Section Four|64 pages
Hospital and Beyond