Primary Management of Polytrauma
This well-illustrated book describes a practical approach to the primary management of patients who have multiple injuries, or polytrauma, with the aim of providing medical and paramedical personnel with the knowledge required in order to achieve optimal
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Primary Management of Polytrauma
Suk-Kyung Hong • Dong Kwan Kim Sang Ryong Jeon Editors
Primary Management of Polytrauma
Editors Suk-Kyung Hong Department of Surgery Asan Medical Center Seoul South Korea Sang Ryong Jeon Department of Neurosurgery Asan Medical Center Seoul South Korea
Dong Kwan Kim Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Asan Medical Center Seoul South Korea
ISBN 978-981-10-5528-7 ISBN 978-981-10-5529-4 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5529-4 Library of Congress Control Number: 2019930574 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
Introduction
Trauma is an unexpected damage to the body by external forces such as traffic accident, fall, violence, and other causes. Every patient has a different injury mechanism, severity, and anatomic disruption. When the patients rush into emergency room in an accident, physician start to managing and treating under high-pressure scene. Even in the middle of chaos situation with anxiety, the professionals need to approach from the head to toe. However, injury which is more harm to patient should be managed with a priority to improve the patient’s survival and reduce mortality and morbidity. The primary approach to polytrauma patient is the most important step for successful treatment. The critical period immediately after injury, so called ‘golden hour’ is very essential. Initial rapid and systematic approach can result in better clinical outcomes and reduce preventable death rate. This book deals with the primary management of polytrauma patients. With initial approach to identify life-threatening injury, specific organ injuries were review
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