Synopsis
This comprehensive full-color atlas guides clinicians in recognizing, prioritizing, and managing trauma patients by utilizing the physical cues relevant to the emergency setting. Nearly 700 images bring the reader to the bedside of patients with a complete range of traumatic injuries, including motor vehicle accidents, falls, lacerations, burns, impalements, stabbings, and gunshot wounds. Organized by major body areas, the text discusses management guidelines, emergency workup protocols, and common pitfalls. The Atlas is an essential resource for those involved in trauma care.
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Book Description
This comprehensive, full-color atlas guides clinicians in recognizing, prioritizing, and managing trauma patients by using the physical cues paramount to the emergency setting. The nearly 700 images bring the reader to the bedside of patients with the full spectrum of traumatic injuries including motor vehicle accidents, falls, lacerations, burns, impalements, stabbings, and gunshot wounds. Organized by major body regions, the descriptive text discusses management guidelines, emergency workup protocols, and common pitfalls. The Color Atlas of Emergency Trauma is an essential resource for those involved in trauma care.
About the Author
Demetrios Demetriades MD, PhD, is Professor of Surgery at the University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine. Dr Demetriades is also Vice-Chairman of Surgery and Director of the Trauma Program and Surgical Intensive Care Unit at the Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, one of the largest trauma centers in the United States.
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