Parkland Trauma Handbook

by Eastman, Alexander L., M.D.; Rosenbaum, David H., M.D.; Thal, Erwin R.

• ISBN13: 9780323052269
• ISBN10: 0323052266
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-11-19
• Publisher: Mosby Inc

Summary

Whether you are a physician or surgeon with only occasional trauma duties, a resident rotating in trauma, or part of a full-time trauma team, this handbook will help keep your procedures and practices in line with the latest evidence-based guidelines. Included is current information for alternative airway management, ultrasound in the trauma setting, laparoscopic surgery in trauma, terrorism preparedness, damage control, the trauma systems quality improvement process, bedside procedures in the surgical intensive care unit, massive transfusion protocol, diagnosis of blunt cervical vascular injury, and much more. Presents an evidence- and experience-based guide to the evaluation and initial management of the trauma patient. Provides a comprehensive but concise trauma reference you can carry in your pocket. Consists of information direct from the residents on the frontlines at Parkland Memorial Hospital. Provides "Fast Facts" and "Pearls and Pitfalls" in each chapter that emphasize key points to help you find information quickly and easily. Incorporates "Evidence" boxes highlighting evidence-based guidelines, when available, to help you make more rational judgments about the issues at hand. Contains up-to-date coverage of timely issues in trauma and critical care including damage control, ultrasound, bedside procedures in the ICU, and terrorism preparedness. Reflects the numerous advances made in trauma care since the last edition.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Foreword (from 2nd e)

Foreword (from 1st e)

Preface/Acknowledge

Epidemiology of Trauma

Tr Systems/Resources

Trauma Systems QI

ATLS

Trauma Scoring

Mech of Injury/Ballistics

Weapons of Mass Effect/Disaster Preparation

Initial Assessment

Shock (and Hypothermia)

Transfusion Therapy

Diagnostic Modalities in ED

Ultrasound in Trauma

Catheters and Tubes

Damage Control in Trauma

Neurologic Trauma

Soft Tissue--Face

Upper Facial Skeleton

Maxillary, Midfacial and Mandibular Fractures

Opthalmic Injuries

Neck Injuries

Thoracic Trauma

Diaphragm Injuries

Esophageal Trauma

Gastric Trauma

Pancreas/Duodenum

Small Bowel Trauma

Liver/Biliary Tract

Splenic Trauma

Colon/Rectal Trauma

Renal

Radiological Diag of Lower Urinary Tract injuries

Genital/Perineal Trauma

Extremity Vascular Trauma

Abdominal Vascular Injury

Thermal, Chemical and Cold Injuries

Principles of Treatment of Fractures and Dislocation

Complications of Musculoskeletal Trauma

Fractures of Pelvis and Acetabulum

Fractures snd Dislocations of Les

Knee Ligament Injuries

Foot and Ankle Injuries

Upper Extremity Fractures and Dislocations

Hand Injuries and Infections

Fractures in Children

Bites and Stings

Trauma in Pregnant Patient

Pediatric Trauma

Geriatric Trauma

Anesthesia for the Trauma Patient

Cardiovascular Support in the ICU

Bedside Procedures in the Surgical ICU

Pulmonary Disorders

Disorders of Temperature Regulation

Disorders of Acid-Base, Fluid and Electrolytes

Infection in SICU

Metabolism and Nutrition

Management of Organ Donor

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