- Written from a global perspective by experts in the field
- Follows standard formatting to allow easy identification of key information
- Contains advice based on clinical experience and evidence-based practice
This book provides a practical guide to decision making within the realm of trauma surgery.
Each chapter covers the ideal approach, rather than customary care, for the treatment of the chosen difficult decision or controversy. A broad range of topics are covered with particular attention given to resuscitation, wound management, thoracic and abdominal trauma, antimicrobial management, transplant considerations, vascular trauma, traumatic brain injury, pediatric trauma and ethics.
Difficult Decisions in Trauma Surgery aims to help improve the treatment of trauma patients and is relevant to surgical trainees and practicing surgeons, and as well as medical professionals working within trauma medicine.
Contents Overview- Resuscitation
- Wound Management
- Antimicrobial Management
- Trauma Imaging
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Abdominal Trauma
- Thoracic Trauma
- Ethics
- Peripheral Vascular Trauma
- Pediatric Trauma
