Thoracic Trauma and Critical Care
Thoracic Trauma and Critical Care By Samir M. Fakhry M.D., Nadeem A. Khan M.P.H. (auth.), Riyad Karmy-Jones MD, Avery Nathens MD, Eric J. Stern MD (eds.)
2002 | 556 Pages | ISBN: 1461354072 | PDF | 13 MB
2002 | 556 Pages | ISBN: 1461354072 | PDF | 13 MB
This text contains state-of-the-art reviews covering the management of thoracic trauma for intensive care/critical care physicians, trauma surgeons, chest surgeons and other professionals in this field. Thoracic Trauma and Critical Care is a comprehensive reference that covers this subject in the following sections: -Thoracic Trauma: Underlying Principles; -Thoracostomy, Thorascopy and Thoracotomy; -Pulmonary and Airway Emergencies; -Chest Wall Trauma; -Esophageal Emergencies; -Cardiovascular Emergencies; -Infections in the Critical Care Setting. This volume covers the current and future trends in resuscitation; ventilator management; treatment of chest infections; chest trauma and other surgical emergencies and take a multidisciplinary approach.