Chapter 15 – Disaster Medicine

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Abstract Disasters often occur without any warning and may result in mass casualties that can overwhelm the capacity of local and regional healthcare systems. The etiology of disasters can be…

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Chapter 13 – Pediatric Trauma

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Abstract Pediatric trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children. Although the principles of the initial evaluation and management are the same as in adult patients, it…

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Chapter 12 – Trauma in Pregnancy

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Abstract The pregnant patient represents a double resuscitation, as there are two patients to simultaneously consider. Fetal resuscitation is dependent upon adequate maternal resuscitation and stability and ongoing monitoring of…

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Chapter 5 – Abdominal Trauma

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Abstract Traffic collisions, followed by falls, are by far the most common cause of severe blunt abdominal trauma. Solid organs, usually the spleen and liver, are the most commonly injured…

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Chapter 14 – Geriatric Trauma

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Abstract Elderly patients have limited respiratory reserve and often decompensate rapidly and unexpectedly. Liberal early endotracheal intubation should be considered. Good preoxygenation should be a priority whenever possible. Chapter 14…

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Chapter 3 – Neck Injury

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Abstract Neck injuries, particularly those due to penetrating trauma, are difficult to evaluate and manage due to the dense concentration of vital structures in a small anatomical space that can…

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Chapter 7 – Spinal Injuries

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Abstract In the US, approximately 10,000 spinal cord injuries yearly result in permanent disability. Most spinal cord injuries are caused by motor vehicle collisions (40%), violence (30%), falls (20%), and…

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Chapter 6 – Musculoskeletal Injury

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Abstract Orthopedic injuries are found in approximately 85% of blunt trauma victims; thus knowledge of their evaluation and treatment is important. Some of these injuries are also acutely life- or…

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Chapter 4 – Thoracic Injury

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Abstract Chest trauma is estimated to be the primary cause of death in 25% of traumatic mortalities and a contributing factor in another 25% of deaths. Good understanding of the…

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