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Trauma: A Comprehensive Emergency Medicine Approach

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Trauma is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Every year, millions of people are injured in accidents, including car crashes, falls, and assaults. Trauma can cause a wide range of injuries, from minor cuts and bruises to life-threatening wounds.

Emergency medicine physicians are the first responders to trauma patients. They are responsible for assessing the patient's injuries, stabilizing their condition, and initiating treatment. Trauma management is a complex and challenging field, and emergency medicine physicians must have a deep understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of trauma.

This book is a comprehensive guide to trauma management for emergency medicine physicians. It covers everything from the initial assessment and resuscitation of the trauma patient to the long-term management of complex injuries. The book is written by a team of leading emergency medicine experts, and it is packed with up-to-date information on the latest advances in trauma care.

Trauma: A Comprehensive Emergency Medicine Approach

by Gregory Maguire

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	95370 KB
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Print length	:	736 pages
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The book is divided into four sections:

Section 1: Initial Assessment and Resuscitation
Section 2: Specific Injuries
Section 3: Special Considerations
Section 4: Long-Term Management

This section covers the initial assessment and resuscitation of the trauma patient. It includes chapters on the following topics:

Airway management
Breathing assessment and management
Circulation assessment and management
Neurologic assessment
Trauma scoring systems

This section covers the management of specific injuries, including:

Head injuries
Neck injuries
Chest injuries
Abdominal injuries
Pelvic injuries
Musculoskeletal injuries

This section covers special considerations in trauma management, including:

Trauma in children
Trauma in the elderly
Trauma in pregnant patients
Trauma in patients with chronic medical conditions

This section covers the long-term management of trauma patients, including:

Rehabilitation
Pain management
Psychological support

This book is intended for emergency medicine physicians and residents. It is also a valuable resource for other healthcare professionals who care for trauma patients, such as nurses, paramedics, and physician assistants.

This book provides the following benefits:

Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of trauma management
Up-to-date information on the latest advances in trauma care
Written by a team of leading emergency medicine experts
Case studies and illustrations to enhance understanding

Trauma: A Comprehensive Emergency Medicine Approach is an essential resource for any emergency medicine physician or resident. It provides a comprehensive overview of trauma management, and it is packed with up-to-date information on the latest advances in trauma care.

Trauma: A Comprehensive Emergency Medicine Approach

by Gregory Maguire

5 out of 5