Overview

The Trauma Care Manual was first published in 2000, and was the first evidence-based manual of best trauma practice. Now in its second edition, it continues to offer clear and practical guidelines for the management of victims of major trauma, reflecting current practice in the United Kingdom and Europe. The second edition benefits from an increase in illustrative material, and is further enhanced by the addition of at least one case study for every topic in the book. 'Objectives' and 'Summary' boxes ensure a user-friendly approach, and are supplemented by key points, highlighted throughout the text. New to the second edition are 'Global Perspectives' boxes at the end of most of the chapters, which highlight techniques and practices from around the world. Written by members of Trauma Care and invited experts, the Trauma Care Manual offers a nationally accepted set of standards for good practice which provide a benchmark for all those involved in the care of the trauma patient. It is a unique reference for all professionals involved in the care of victims of trauma and an invaluable addition to every Accident and Emergency Department.

Full Product Details

Author:   Ian Greaves (James Cook University Hospital, Middlesborough, UK) ,  Keith Porter (Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, UK) ,  Jeff Garner ,  Jeff Garner
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Hodder Arnold
Edition:   2nd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   0.998kg
ISBN:  

9780340928264

ISBN 10:   0340928263
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   28 November 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contributors Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition Trauma Care Pre-hospital care The trauma epidemic Mechanism of injury Triage Initial assessment Patient assesment Control of catastrophic haemorrhage Airway management Thoracic injury Shock Regional survey Head injury Maxillofacial injuries Ophthalmic injuries Spinal injuries Abdominal trauma Musculoskeletal trauma Special circumstances Injuries in children Trauma in women Trauma in the elderly Gunshot injuries Blast injury Injuries due to burns and cold Ongoing care Analgesia and anaesthesia for the trauma patient Intensive care management of major trauma Patient transfer Psychological reactions to trauma Rehabilitation after trauma Trauma scoring Organ donation Index

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this manual is a very pragmatic, useable and thoughtful book which contains sensible and practical advice -- Mr Stephen Bush, Univadis, 2009

this manual is a very pragmatic, useable and thoughtful book which contains sensible and practical advice Mr Stephen Bush, Univadis, 2009

Author Information

Professor Ian Greaves, Visiting Professor in Emergency Medicine University of Teesside; Consultant in Emergency Medicine James Cook University Hospital, Teesside; and Lieutenant Colonel, Royal Army Medical CorpsMr Keith Porter, Chairman of Trauma Care. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham Major Jeff Garner, Specialist Registrar in General Surgery in the Defence Medical Services, UK

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