Trauma Care Manual UK

Author(s): Keith Porter, Ian Greaves and Jeff Garner
Cover: Softback
Pages: 336
Edition: 2nd
Published: November 2008

The Trauma Care Manual was first published in 2000, and was the first evidence-based manual of best trauma practice. Now in its second edition, it continues to offer clear and practical guidelines for the management of victims of major trauma, reflecting current practice in the United Kingdom and Europe. The second edition benefits from an increase in illustrative material, and is further enhanced by the addition of at least one case study for every topic in the book. 'Objectives' and 'Summary' boxes ensure a user-friendly approach, and are supplemented by key points, highlighted throughout the text. New to the second edition are 'Global Perspectives' boxes at the end of each chapter, which highlight techniques and practices from around the world. Written by members of Trauma Care and invited experts, the Trauma Care Manual offers a nationally accepted set of standards for good practice which provide a benchmark for all those involved in the care of the trauma patient. It is a unique reference for all professionals involved in the care of victims of trauma and an invaluable addition to every Accident and Emergency Department.

• Key Features:
• Based on the widely accepted ATLS ABCDE paradigm, but much more user-friendly than the densely written ATLS Manual
• Provides a balance to the ATLS Manual which does not adopt an evidence based approach
• Updates and rationalises the European approach to major trauma in the light of recent research and technological developments

• Contents:
• Introduction
• The trauma epidemic
• Trauma resuscitation: an overview
• Airway management
• Thoracic trauma
• Shock
• Abdominal trauma
• Head injuries
• Ophthalmic injuries
• Spinal injuries
• Facial injuries
• Musculoskeletal trauma
• Injuries due to burns and cold
• Injuries in children
• Trauma in women
• Blast and gunshot injury
• Anaesthesia and analgesia
• Psychological reactions for trauma
• Trauma intensive care
• Patient transfer
• Triage
• Trauma scoring.

Readership:
Emergency medicine physicians both in training and in practice; trauma surgeons; military doctors; paramedics; A&E nurses.