Trauma, Eighth Edition (Hardcover, 8th edition)

The world's leading resource on trauma surgery with an expanded full-color atlas Hailed by readers and reviewers for its expert authorship and high-yield clinical content, Trauma is unquestionably the field's definitive text. Enhanced by a full-color design and a high-quality atlas of anatomic drawings and surgical approaches, this trusted classic takes readers through the full range of injuries the trauma surgeon is likely to encounter. Supported by numerous x-rays, CT scans, plus tables throughout, Trauma begins with an informative look at kinematics and the mechanisms of trauma injury. Subsequent chapters provide useful background information on the epidemiology of trauma; injury prevention; the basics of trauma systems, triage, and transport; and much more. The next section meticulously reviews generalized approaches to the trauma patient, from pre-hospital care and managing shock, to emergency department thoracotomy and the management of infections. Trauma then delivers a clear organ-by-organ survey of treatment protocols designed to help clinicians respond to any critical care situation with confidence, no matter what body system is involved. The remaining sections of the book will help readers successfully handle specific challenges in trauma including alcohol and drug abuse, and combat-related wounds in addition to post-traumatic complications such as multiple organ failure. * NEW online video content * Increased number of algorithms and illustrations * More international authors * Expanded Trauma Atlas contains precise, full-color anatomical illustrations and proven surgical techniques * High-yield section on specific approaches to the trauma patient prepares readers for the complete spectrum of cases in trauma/critical surgery care they will face in real-world practice * A-to-Z overview of the management of specific traumatic injuries * Detailed discussion of the management of complications

General

Imprint:	McGraw-Hill Education
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2017
First published:	2017
Authors:	Ernest Moore • David Feliciano • Kenneth Mattox
Dimensions:	282 x 221 x 61mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Edition:	8th edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-259-86067-6
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Surgery > General surgery Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Accident & emergency medicine > Trauma & shock
LSN:	1-259-86067-1
Barcode:	9781259860676

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