Pediatric Trauma
Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
1st Edition
Published on 29. September 2005
Book
Hardback
448 pages
978-0-8247-4117-4 (ISBN)
Description
The definitive text on the state-of-the-art in pediatric trauma care, this reference offers detailed descriptions of procedures in system design, pediatric resuscitation, supportive care, diagnostic imaging, pain management, and transfusion therapy by experts with hands-on experience in the field. Providing evidence-based recommendations, as well as current articles on rehabilitation, long-term outcomes, and infection control, this guide is invaluable for all professionals focusing on the needs of children with life and limb threatening injuries.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
39 s/w Abbildungen, 39 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 58 s/w Tabellen
58 Tables, black and white; 39 Halftones, black and white; 39 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
952 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8247-4117-4 (9780824741174)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
David Wesson, Arthur Cooper, L.R. Tres Scherer, Steven Stylianos, David W. Tuggle
Content
Trauma Systems for Children. Epidemiology. Organizing the Community for Pediatric Trauma Care. Organizing the Hospital for Pediatric Trauma. General Principles of Resuscitation and Supportive Care. Severity Predictors and the Tiered Response. Anatomic and Physiologic Considerations. The ABC's Of Pediatric Trauma. Clearing the Cervical Spine. Child Abuse. Fetal Trauma and Birth Injury. Diagnostic Imaging. Transfusion Therapy. ICU Management. Nutritional Support. Anesthesia for Pediatric Trauma. Prevention and Treatment of Infection. Organ Failure. Specific Injuries. Neurotrauma. Face. Thorax. Abdomen. Genitourinary Trauma. Skeletal Trauma. Hand. Outcomes. Rehabilitation. Long Term Outcome. Childhood Injury and Death: Communication and Coping Skills