Like its predecessors, this fourth edition reference (the first was published 12 years ago) is a comprehensive in its coverage of all phases of trauma including prevention, regionalization, pre-hospital care, transportation, evaluation, resuscitation, operative and non-operative management, critical care, follow-up, and rehabilitation, as well as special adjunctive aspects of trauma. The 65 contributed chapters are from surgeons all over the US. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Written by over 100 internationally known experts, Trauma, 4/e comprehensively covers all aspects of trauma and surgical critical care, including the integral phases: prehospital, emergency department, surgery and the operating room, intensive care, and rehabilitation. This edition retains its well-organized and easy-to-read format with practical advice regarding procedures and management strategies in modern day trauma care. Now features new chapter commentaries, written by the leading specialists.
