Bisanzo, Mark,

Emergency management of the trauma patient : cases, algorithms, evidence / Mark Bisanzo, Michael R. Filbin, Kriti Bhatia. - x, 180 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm. - Emergency management series . - Emergency management series (Baltimore, Md.). .

Includes index. "Includes pocket-sized card with algorithms for quick reference of protocols"--P. [ii].

Trauma code -- Trauma airway -- Traumatic shock and arrest -- Head injury -- Penetrating neck injury -- Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine injuries -- Blunt thoracic trauma -- Blunt abdominal trauma -- Aortic injury -- Pelvic fractures -- Genitourinary trauma -- Penetrating thoracic trauma -- Penetrating abdominal and back trauma -- Maxillofacial trauma -- Penetrating extremity injury -- Orthopedic emergencies -- Burn injury -- Trauma in pregnancy -- Pediatric trauma. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.

"Emergency Management of the Trauma Patient: Cases, Algorithms, Evidence provides a practical and realistic approach to managing a trauma code with a complete review of ATLS protocols. Each chapter begins with the presentation of a trauma scenario and emphasizes the clinical skills needed to make important management decisions. Literature references are highlighted within the chapters and provide a discussion of pivotal journal articles relevant to the topic at hand. Algorithms are integrated into the chapters to serve as a roadmap for patient management."--Publisher description.

1405104872 9781405104876

2006001607


Emergency medicine--Case studies
Emergency medical services--Case studies
Wounds and injuries--Treatment--Case studies

RC86.7 / .B574 2007

616.025