Orthopaedic Trauma in the Austere Environment - A Practical Guide to Care in the Humanitarian Setting (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)

Orthopaedic trauma represents 75% of the casualties in a disaster. Many of these patients will be cared for by international volunteers, but good intentions are not always matched by good preparation. This book explains how best to prepare for missions, how to deal with injuries in austere conditions, how to ensure a positive legacy, and the need for cultural, political, and legal awareness. All of the most common orthopaedic presentations encountered in the austere environment are covered. In addition to evidence-based research, cases and actual experiences from the authors' missions are included to illustrate and bring to life key points. This book, written by a team of international experts with extensive experience of challenging field missions, will be an ideal practical guide for volunteers and health care workers, helping them to deal with confusing, chaotic, and distressing situations with greater confidence and efficacy.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	May 2016
First published:	2016
Editors:	Juan De Dios Robinson
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	709
Edition:	1st ed. 2016
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-29120-8
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Surgery > Critical care surgery Books > Medicine > Surgery > Orthopaedics & fractures Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Accident & emergency medicine > General
LSN:	3-319-29120-3
Barcode:	9783319291208

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