Acute Trauma Care in Developing Countries

A Practical Guide

Inbunden, Engelska, 2022

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Beskrivning

This evidence-based manual highlights the early management of acutely injured trauma victims arriving in emergency triage areas. It caters to the needs of developing nations in pre-hospital as well as in-hospital emergency trauma care and provides clear practical guidelines for the management of victims of major trauma. The book covers basic principles for managing a crashing trauma patient, followed by effective treatment by different sub-specialty. Input from experienced anaesthesiologists, intensivists, orthopaedics, vascular surgeons, plastic surgeons, and radiologists, make this book a gold standard for good practice for professionals.Key Features:Covers all aspects of acute trauma, including orthopaedics, vascular surgery, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, burns and radiologyElaborates on damage control resuscitation and management of initial and life-threatening injuries, useful for professionals dealing with trauma patients in the emergency areaGuides in initial fluid therapy and pain control along with initial patient resuscitation

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2022-09-02
Mått:178 x 254 x 17 mm
Vikt:640 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:176
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781032271576

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Mer om författaren

Dr Kajal Jain, MD, MAMS, FICA is a consultant anaesthetist at premier institute, PGIMER, Chandigarh. She is the program Director for a three-year academic postdoctoral DM Course in Trauma Anaesthesia and Acute Care.Dr Nidhi Bhatia, MD, DNB, MAMS is consultant anaesthetist in Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, PGIMER, Chandigarh. She is the Core Faculty in a three-year academic postdoctoral DM Course in Trauma Anaesthesia and Acute Care.

Recensioner i media

"This book is an important, quickly read summary statement for practitioners working in an environment where time is of the essence. Flow diagrams, tables, color photographs, and radiographs reproduce with good to excellent quality." - David James Dries, Regions Hospital

Innehållsförteckning

SECTION 1 Principles Of Acute Trauma Care1. Pre-Hospital Care Of Trauma Victims & Triaging On Arrival2. Primary And Secondary Survey3. Clearing The Cervical Spine4. Oxygen Therapy In Trauma5. Early Analgesia On Arrival6. Role Of Intercostal Drainage Tube In Chest Trauma7. Intrahospital Transport Of Trauma Patient8. Care Of Intubated Patient In TriageSECTION 2 Crashing Trauma Patient9. Code Crimson In Trauma Triage10. Traumatic Cardiac Arrest11. Airway Management In Trauma Bay12. Front of Neck Access13. Shock In Trauma Patients14. Vascular Access In Bleeding Patient15. Central Venous Access In Trauma Bay16. A Guide To Use Of Crystalloids17. Blood Transfusion Strategies In Trauma Patients18. Interpreting Arterial Blood Gasses In Trauma Patients19. Point Of Care Ultrasound: Applications In Triage20. Desaturating Patient With Long Bone Fractures: Diagnosis And ManagementSECTION 3 Subspeciality Trauma Care 21. Mild Head Injury: Paediatrics22. Early Management Of Adult Head Injury23. Management Of Acute Burns Injury24. Pelvic Trauma: Diagnosis And Management25. Managing Blunt Trauma Abdomen26. Special Concerns In Pregnant Trauma Patient27. Managing Crush Injuries On Arrival28. Traumatic Amputation On Arrival29. Basics Of CT Scan Head And Trauma Radiographs30. Basics Of Ventilator Settings31. Military Perspective in Trauma Care