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OverviewThe aim of this booklet is to bridge the gap between rescue of a patient with an acute head injury and his or her treatment by a neurosurgeon. It provides a protocol for management of acute head injuries. Topics covered include: the Glasgow coma scale; initial resuscitation and assessment; major head injuries; observation and review on the ward; minor head injuries; transfer protocol; pharmacopeia; driving advice rehabilitation. The booklet is intended for paramedics, all accident and emergency staff, orthopaedic and general surgeons, casualty consultants, and armed forces medics. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David Hardy, FRCS (Consultant Neurosurgeon, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK) , J. Klein , Richard Ashpole (Sydney Memorial Hospital, Australia)Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Imprint: Books for Midwives Edition: 2nd ed. Dimensions: Width: 9.70cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.050kg ISBN: 9781898507307ISBN 10: 1898507309 Pages: 40 Publication Date: 07 February 2002 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsThe Glasgow coma scale; initial resuscitation and assessment; major head injuries; minor head injuries; transfer protocol pharmacopeia; driving advice; rehabilitation. (Part contents)ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |