ABSTRACT

This book is a quick and practical guide in the evaluation and management of trauma patients. Contributors include world renowned trauma surgeons, each well-respected for their work and scientific contributions from trauma centers around the world. A trauma reference for years to come, it has as its mission, sharing with all of our colleagues a wea

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Prehospital Care

chapter 1|13 pages

Prehospital Trauma Care

part |1 pages

Emergency Room Care

chapter 3|10 pages

Ultrasound in Trauma

chapter 4|15 pages

Analgesia and Sedation in Trauma

chapter 6|14 pages

Shock and Resuscitation

part |1 pages

Head

chapter 7|10 pages

Management of Head Injury

chapter 8|20 pages

Maxillofacial Trauma

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Neck

chapter 9|12 pages

Evaluation of the C-Spine

chapter 10|8 pages

Penetrating Injuries of the Neck

chapter 11|6 pages

Carotid Artery Injuries

chapter 12|11 pages

Subclavian and Axillary Vascular Injuries

chapter 13|5 pages

Vertebral Artery Injuries

chapter 14|14 pages

Laryngotracheal Injuries

chapter 15|14 pages

Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injuries

part |1 pages

Chest

chapter 16|9 pages

Blunt Thoracic Trauma

chapter 18|12 pages

Cardiac Injuries

chapter 19|9 pages

Lung Injuries

chapter 20|8 pages

Blunt Aortic Trauma

chapter 21|8 pages

Penetrating Thoracic Vascular Injuries

chapter 22|12 pages

Diaphragm Injuries

chapter 23|5 pages

Esophageal Injury

chapter 24|17 pages

CT Scan in Chest Trauma

chapter 25|9 pages

Emergency Department Thoracotomy

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Abdomen

chapter 26|12 pages

Evaluation of Blunt Abdominal Trauma

chapter 27|10 pages

Evaluation of Penetrating Abdominal Trauma

chapter 28|11 pages

Hepatic Injuries and Bile Duct Injuries

chapter 29|12 pages

Splenic Injuries

chapter 30|7 pages

Pancreatic Injuries

chapter 31|7 pages

Duodenal Injuries

chapter 32|8 pages

Colon/Rectal Injuries

chapter 33|8 pages

Genitourinary Tract Trauma

chapter 34|7 pages

Abdominal Vascular Injury

chapter 35|7 pages

Abdominal Compartment Syndrome

chapter 36|10 pages

Damage Control Operations

chapter 37|24 pages

CT Scan in Abdominal Trauma

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Orthopedic Injuries

chapter 38|8 pages

Extremity Compartment Syndrome

chapter 39|7 pages

Penetrating Extremity Injury

chapter 40|6 pages

Popliteal Vessel Injuries

chapter 41|11 pages

Hand Trauma

chapter 42|13 pages

Long Bone Fractures and the General Surgeon

chapter 43|8 pages

Pelvic Fractures and the General Surgeon

chapter 44|21 pages

Spinal Injuries

part |1 pages

Miscellaneous Topics

chapter 45|12 pages

Pediatric Trauma

chapter 46|4 pages

Geriatric Trauma

chapter 47|5 pages

Trauma in Pregnancy

chapter 49|5 pages

Minimally Invasive Surgery in Trauma

chapter 50|12 pages

Ballistics of Gunshot Injuries

chapter 51|9 pages

Blast Injuries

chapter 52|10 pages

Forensics for Trauma Care Givers

chapter 53|14 pages

Endocrine Problems in Trauma

chapter 54|4 pages

MOF Failure: MOF Syndrome

chapter 55|4 pages

Surgical Nutrition

chapter 56|9 pages

Acute Burn Injury

chapter 57|8 pages

Inhalation Injury

chapter 59|3 pages

Hypothermia in Trauma Patients

chapter 60|8 pages

Trauma Scores

chapter 61|5 pages

Crush Syndrome

chapter 62|13 pages

Anesthesia of the Traumatized Patient

chapter 63|10 pages

Transfusion Therapy

chapter 64|9 pages

Venous Thromboembolism After Injury

chapter 65|8 pages

Trauma Program Manager

chapter 66|5 pages

Fat Embolism

chapter 67|6 pages

Alcohol, Illicit Drugs and Trauma