Overview
The new edition of this full-color atlas presents nearly 900 images from one of the largest and busiest trauma centers in North America. The images bring the reader to the bedside of patients with the full spectrum of common and uncommon traumatic injuries including motor vehicle accidents, falls, lacerations, burns, impalements, stabbings and gunshot wounds. The clinical, operative and autopsy photographs; x-ray, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and angiography radiographs; and original illustrations depicting injury patterns will help guide clinicians in recognizing, prioritizing and managing trauma patients. Organized by major body regions into separate chapters on the head, face, neck, chest, abdomen, musculoskeletal system, spine and soft tissue, this thorough 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.
Full Product Details
Author: Demetrios Demetriades ,
Edward Newton
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
ISBN: 9780511736100
ISBN 10: 051173610
Publication Date: 07 October 2011
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Undefined
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
'... this book presents a unique colorful survey of excellent trauma photographs from head to toe ... brings to 'life' many trauma conditions that might otherwise take a lifetime of experience to encounter.' Journal of Trauma '... an excellent addition to an emergency medical library ... recommended as an important addition to the emergency medicine literature.' Annals of Emergency Trauma
'… this book presents a unique colorful survey of excellent trauma photographs from head to toe … brings to 'life' many trauma conditions that might otherwise take a lifetime of experience to encounter.' Journal of Trauma '… an excellent addition to an emergency medical library … recommended as an important addition to the emergency medicine literature.' Annals of Emergency Trauma
Author Information
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. Edward J. Newton, MD, is Professor and Chairman of Emergency Medicine at the University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine and Chairman of the Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center's Department of Emergency Medicine, one of the largest emergency departments in the United States.
