Trauma , 7th Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

Kenneth Mattox (Author) , Ernest Moore (Author) , David Feliciano (Author) The definitive guide to trauma surgery—now in full color!

The seventh edition , Trauma reaffirms its status as the leading comprehensive textbook in the field . With a new full-color design and a rich atlas of anatomic drawings and surgical approaches , Trauma , 7e takes you through the full range of injuries the trauma surgeon is likely to encounter .

The book also features timely coverage that explains how to care for war victims who may require acute interventions such as amputation. Supported by numerous x-rays , CT scans , plus informative tables throughout , this trusted reference begins with an informative look at kinematics and the mechanisms of trauma injury . Subsequent chapters provide useful background information on the epidemiology of trauma : injury prevention; the basics of trauma systems , triage and transport : and much more .

The next section meticulously reviews generalized approaches to the trauma patient , from pre-hospital care and managing shock , to emergency department thoracotomy and the management of infections . Traumathen delivers a clear organ-by-organ survey of treatment protocols designed to help you respond to any critical care situation with confidence no matter what body system is involved . The remaining  sections of the book will help you successfully handle specific challenges in trauma—including alcohol and drug abuse and combat-related wounds—in addition to post-traumatic complications such as multiple organ failure .

FEATURES NEW ! Trauma Atlas contains precise , concept-clarifying anatomical illustrations and proven surgical techniques that make common procedures more accessible than ever before High-yield section on specific approaches to the trauma patient prepares you for the wide spectrum of cases in trauma/critical surgery care , including : Disaster and mass casualty : Rural trauma : Management of shock : Post-injury hemotherapy and hemostasis : Emergency department thoracotomy : Diagnostic and interventional radiology : Surgeon performed ultrasound : Anesthesia and pain management : Infection; A-to-Z overview of the management of specific traumatic injuries : Detailed discussion of the management of complications .

see also : Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, 2nd Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)