An authoritative overview of the management and treatment of major trauma patients In the newly
revised and substantially expanded Fifth Edition of ABC of Major Trauma an eminent team of
leading trauma specialists delivers a comprehensive up-to-date referenced overview of the
emergency treatment of patients suffering from major trauma. Covering all aspects of the
management of injured patients during the initial crucial hours after injury the scope of the
book has developed to include imaging appendices for many chapters. The editors have included
resources that discuss general considerations for typical trauma cases as well as the numerous
atypical patients including children the elderly and those who are pregnant. Hyperlinks are
now also included throughout the book which enable the reader to refer to continuously updated
guidelines. The book also offers: * A thorough introduction to the development and organisation
of trauma services including pre-hospital care and major incidents. * A guide to the modern
trauma team personnel from airway doctor to trauma nurse to trauma team leader while
describing the technical and non-technical skills required for the ABCDE of trauma
resuscitation imaging and the subsequent transfer of the patient. * Specialist chapters on
ballistic trauma chemical contamination and burns as well as the management of trauma in
specialist patient groups including paediatrics pregnancy and the elderly. * A new and vital
chapter on rehabilitation as well an expansion of the measurement of trauma outcomes to include
disability and a discussion on how such audits can drive further improvement. Perfect for all
those involved in the care of the trauma patient including nurses physician associates
hospital doctors paramedics and pre-hospital teams the ABC of Major Trauma is a one-stop
referenced guide to the care of such patients from the site of injury to maximal recovery.
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