Trauma is an injury which can potentially cause prolonged disability or
death. Trauma can be caused by falling, stabbing wounds, motor vehicle
collisions and gunshot wounds. The quick management of the injury is
necessary to prevent loss of life or limb. Injuries differ from one
another based on their severity, and location of damage. Injury scales
provide a measure of the physiological values, comorbidities, and damage
to anatomical parts to measure the severity of the injury. The initial
assessment of the condition is critical and therefore, involves physical
evaluation and imaging. The management of trauma involves both
pre-hospital and in-hospital management. Primary stabilization and
spinal motion restriction are essential elements of pre-hospital trauma
management. In-hospital trauma management requires the assistance of
nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, etc. The evaluation of the
patient's airway, breathing, neurologic status and circulation is the
first step. After the management of immediate life threats, surgical
correction interventions are performed. This book is compiled in such a
manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the care and
treatment of trauma. The aim of this book is to present researches that
have transformed trauma care and aided its advancement. For someone with
an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant
topics in trauma management.
