Trauma care in emergency medicine

A comprehensive guide to assessment, resuscitation and surgical care

von Richard Havens

414 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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TRAUMA CARE IN EMERGENCY MEDICINEA Comprehensive Guide to Assessment, Resuscitation, and Surgical CareWhen seconds matter, knowledge saves lives.Trauma care demands rapid decision-making, disciplined assessment, and a deep understanding of how injuries evolve from the scene of injury to emergency stabilization, surgery, and critical care. Trauma Care in Emergency Medicine is a comprehensive clinical reference designed to help healthcare professionals master the principles and practices required to manage injured patients across the entire continuum of care.Written for emergency physicians, surgeons, intensivists, residents, fellows, advanced trainees, nurses, paramedics, and medical students, this book bridges the gap between emergency medicine, trauma surgery, and critical care by presenting trauma management as it happens in real clinical practice.Inside this essential trauma medicine guide, readers will discover: - A complete approach to trauma assessment and resuscitation - including primary and secondary surveys, ATLS principles, airway management, breathing, circulation, hemorrhage control, and life-saving interventions.- Evidence-based management of major traumatic injuries - covering traumatic brain injury, spinal trauma, chest injuries, abdominal and pelvic trauma, vascular injuries, burns, and musculoskeletal emergencies.- Advanced trauma decision-making strategies - helping clinicians understand when to observe, intervene, operate, transfer, or escalate care.- Hemorrhagic shock and damage control principles - including modern concepts in trauma resuscitation, massive transfusion strategies, and critical care management.- Trauma care across special populations - including pediatric trauma, geriatric trauma, pregnancy, anticoagulated patients, and complex clinical scenarios.- Practical learning tools - featuring clinical vignettes, practice questions, chapter summaries, and structured explanations designed to reinforce understanding and improve retention.Unlike traditional textbooks that separate emergency medicine, surgery, and intensive care into isolated disciplines, this book follows the injured patient's journey from the first moments of trauma through definitive treatment and recovery.Whether you are preparing for exams, advancing your clinical training, or seeking a reliable trauma reference for daily practice, Trauma Care in Emergency Medicine provides the knowledge framework needed to approach critically injured patients with confidence, clarity, and precision.A must-have resource for anyone involved in emergency care, trauma management, surgical decision-making, and critical care medicine.Perfect for: - Emergency Medicine Residents- Trauma Surgery Trainees- Critical Care Fellows- Emergency Physicians- Surgeons- Paramedics and Prehospital Providers- Medical Students- Healthcare Professionals Seeking Advanced Trauma Knowledge

• ISBN: 9798194612758
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 24.08.2026
• Größe: 279 x 216 mm
• Verlag: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp