Color Atlas of Emergency Trauma 2nd Edition (November 2011)

Review

‘This book presents a unique colorful survey of excellent trauma photographs from head to brings to ‘life’ many trauma conditions that might otherwise take a lifetime of experience to encounter.’ Journal of Trauma

An excellent addition to an emergency medical library … recommended as an important addition to the emergency medicine literature.’ Annals of Emergency Trauma

Book Description

This full-color atlas presents nearly 900 images from one of the largest, busiest trauma centers in North America. Organized by major body regions into chapters on the head, face, neck, chest, abdomen, musculoskeletal system, spine and soft tissue, this thorough text discusses management guidelines, emergency workup protocols and common pitfalls.

The new edition of this full-color atlas presents nearly 900 images from one of the largest and busiest trauma centers in North America. The images bring the reader to the bedside of patients with the full spectrum of common and uncommon traumatic injuries including motor vehicle accidents, falls, lacerations, burns, impalements, stabbings and gunshot wounds. The clinical, operative and autopsy photographs; x-ray, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and angiography radiographs; and original illustrations depicting injury patterns will help guide clinicians in recognizing, prioritizing and managing trauma patients. Organized by major body regions into separate chapters on the head, face, neck, chest, abdomen, musculoskeletal system, spine and soft tissue, this thorough text discusses management guidelines, emergency workup protocols and common pitfalls. The Color Atlas of Emergency Trauma is an essential resource for those involved in trauma care.

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