Trauma, Eighth Edition

The world’s leading resource on trauma surgery― with an expanded full-color atlas A Doody's Core Title for 2017! 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. • DVD with high-quality procedural video • 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 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. DVD with high-quality procedural video 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. Pt. I: Trauma overview -- Pt. II: Generalized approaches to the traumatized patient -- Pt. III: Management of specific injuries -- Pt. IV: Specific challenges in trauma -- Pt. V: Management of complications after trauma -- Pt. VI: Atlas of trauma.; DVD table of contents: Cricothyroidotomy -- Resuscitative thoracotomy -- Intracranial pressure monitor insertion -- Trachea and larynx -- Cervical esophagus -- Sternotomy and cardiac repair -- Mediastinal vessels -- Carotid artery -- Subclavian vessels -- Axillary vessels -- Brachial artery -- Iliac vessels -- Femoral vessels -- Lung -- Spleen -- Duodenum -- Inferior vena cava -- Thigh fasciotomy -- Leg fasciotomy -- Upper extremity fasciotomy -- Preperitoneal pelvic packing for acute hemorrhage control The world's leading resource on trauma surgery― with an expanded full-color atlas A Doody's Core Title for 2017! 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. • Media download with high-quality procedural videos • 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 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 Pt. I: Trauma Overview -- Pt. Ii: Generalized Approaches To The Traumatized Patient -- Pt. Iii: Management Of Specific Injuries -- Pt. Iv: Specific Challenges In Trauma -- Pt. V: Management Of Complications After Trauma -- Pt. Vi: Atlas Of Trauma. Dvd Table Of Contents: Cricothyroidotomy -- Resuscitative Thoracotomy -- Intracranial Pressure Monitor Insertion -- Trachea And Larynx -- Cervical Esophagus -- Sternotomy And Cardiac Repair -- Mediastinal Vessels -- Carotid Artery -- Subclavian Vessels -- Axillary Vessels -- Brachial Artery -- Iliac Vessels -- Femoral Vessels -- Lung -- Spleen -- Duodenum -- Inferior Vena Cava -- Thigh Fasciotomy -- Leg Fasciotomy -- Upper Extremity Fasciotomy -- Preperitoneal Pelvic Packing For Acute Hemorrhage Control. Editors, Ernest E. Moore, David V. Feliciano, Kenneth L. Mattox. Preceded By Trauma / Editors, Kenneth L. Mattox, Ernest E. Moore, David V. Feliciano. 7th Ed. New York : Mcgraw-hill Medical, C2013. Dvd-rom In Pocket. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. System Requirements: Dvd-rom Drive. DVD table of contents: Cricothyroidotomy -- Resuscitative thoracotomy -- Intracranial pressure monitor insertion -- Trachea and larynx -- Cervical esophagus -- Sternotomy and cardiac repair -- Mediastinal vessels -- Carotid artery -- Subclavian vessels -- Axillary vessels -- Brachial artery -- Iliac vessels -- Femoral vessels -- Lung -- Spleen -- Duodenum -- Inferior vena cava -- Thigh fasciotomy -- Leg fasciotomy -- Upper extremity fasciotomy -- Preperitoneal pelvic packing for acute hemorrhage control.;pt. I: Trauma overview -- pt. II: Generalized approaches to the traumatized patient -- pt. III: Management of specific injuries -- pt. IV: Specific challenges in trauma -- pt. V: Management of complications after trauma -- pt. VI: Atlas of trauma. "Hailed by readers and reviewers for its expert authorship and high-yield clinical content, this book is unquestionably the field's definitive text. Enhanced by a full-colour 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."--Résumé de l'éditeur "Hailed by readers and reviewers for its expert authorship and high-yield clinical content, this book is unquestionably the field's definitive text. Enhanced by a full-colour 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."--Publisher "DVD includes video collection of anatomic exposures in trauma: 20 videos illustrating step-by-step technique". -- Back cover