The Shock Trauma Manual of Operative Techniques
This manual provides a practical approach to operative trauma management. Written entirely by physicians who care for critically injured patients every day, the manual features a practical hands on approach to operative trauma care that represents the pri
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The Shock Trauma Manual of Operative Techniques
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The Shock Trauma Manual of Operative Techniques
Thomas M. Scalea Editor
The Shock Trauma Manual of Operative Techniques
Editor Thomas M. Scalea, M.D., F.A.C.S., M.C.C.M. Department of Trauma R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center Baltimore, MD, USA
ISBN 978-1-4939-2370-0 ISBN 978-1-4939-2371-7 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-1-4939-2371-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2015930047 Springer New York Heidelberg Dordrecht London © Springer Science+Business Media New York 2015 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. Printed on acid-free paper Springer Science+Business Media LLC New York is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Preface
Operative therapy for trauma is at the center of the care of a badly injured patient. Hemorrhage can stem from a number of body cavities, the chest, abdomen, retroperitoneum, muscle compartments, and the street. Consultative aid can be extremely helpful in caring for multiply injured patients. However, the initial resuscitation and lifesaving operative therapy is almost always within the purview of the general surgeon. This generally involves operating in the neck, chest, abdomen, retroperitoneum, and on the vasculature. Operative therapy for trauma has become much less commonly needed. Nonoperative management of solid visceral injuries has become the norm, not the exception. Newer therapies for primary or adjunctive hemostasis such as catheter techniques have become very much more commonly used. Penetrating injury in some American cities has dropped considerably. Thus, a general surgery resident and/or faculty member may do a relatively small number of operations for trauma in a given period of time. However, when it is necessary, there is no substitute. This book will attempt to provide a refresher for surgeons who may be called on to provide lifesaving care in the middle of the night. Our intention is that this book fits into a pocket of a white coat and will be
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