An authoritative overview of the management and treatment of major
trauma patients
In the newly revised, and substantially expanded, Fifth Edition of ABC
of Major Trauma, an eminent team of leading trauma specialists delivers
a comprehensive, up-to-date, referenced overview of the emergency
treatment of patients suffering from major trauma.
Covering all aspects of the management of injured patients during the
initial, crucial hours after injury, the scope of the book has developed
to include imaging appendices for many chapters. The editors have
included resources that discuss general considerations for typical
trauma cases, as well as the numerous atypical patients including
children, the elderly and those who are pregnant. Hyperlinks are now
also included throughout the book which enable the reader to refer to
continuously updated guidelines.
The book also offers:
- A thorough introduction to the development and organisation of trauma
services, including pre-hospital care and major incidents.
- A guide to the modern trauma team personnel from airway doctor, to
trauma nurse, to trauma team leader, while describing the technical
and non-technical skills required for the ABCDE of trauma
resuscitation, imaging and the subsequent transfer of the patient.
- Specialist chapters on ballistic trauma, chemical contamination and
burns as well as the management of trauma in specialist patient groups
including paediatrics, pregnancy, and the elderly.
- A new and vital chapter on rehabilitation as well an expansion of the
measurement of trauma outcomes to include disability and a discussion
on how such audits can drive further improvement.
Perfect for all those involved in the care of the trauma patient,
including nurses, physician associates, hospital doctors, paramedics and
pre-hospital teams, the ABC of Major Trauma is a one-stop referenced
guide to the care of such patients from the site of injury to maximal
recovery.
About the ABC series
The ABC series has been designed to help you access information quickly
and deliver the best patient care, and remains an essential reference
tool for GPs, junior doctors, medical students and healthcare
professionals.
Now offering over 80 titles, this extensive series provides you with a
quick and dependable reference on a range of topics in all the major
specialties.
The ABC series is the essential and dependable source of up-to-date
information for all practitioners and students in primary healthcare.
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