Ballistic Trauma: Clinical Relevance in Peace and War [Hardcover]

James M. Ryan (Editor), Norman M. Rich (Editor), Richard F. Dale (Editor), Brian T. Morgans (Editor), Graham J. Cooper (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1997 | ISBN-10: 034058114X | ISBN-13: 978-0340581148 | Edition: 1

An authoritative, yet concise reference book for medical personnel facing the treatment of victims of ballistic trauma, this book is designed both for those working under the arduous conditions of war and for physicians in a hospital. Ballistic trauma is becoming an increasingly important area as every emergency department will encounter victims of civil violence, and during times of war all those involved in military surgery need to be able to treat the wounded. Therefore this book aims to bring together the science behind the management of ballistic trauma. The intention is to provide surgeons with an understanding of the fundamentals of this area and its mechanisms and some insight into the significance of new weapons as well as the variations of the principles of management. Ballistic Trauma will enable the clinician facing a clinical problem to feel sufficiently informed to make coherent choices appropriate to the circumstances.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"... this book is a worthwhile investment for all physicians interested in the care of the trauma patient. It provides valuable insight into disaster planning and the practice of military surgery." RCPSC vol.30,no.8,Dec 1997

"Important new reference...Civilian and military authorities contribute to a work that is ideal for this audience."--David J. Dries, MD, Doody's Journal

About the Author

James M. Ryan, Leonard Chesire Professor of Conflict Recovery, University College London. Norman M. Rich, Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services, University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda. Richard F. Dale, Professor of Surgery, Royal Navy Professorial Surgical Unit, Royal Hospital Haslar, Gosport, Hampshire.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 290 pages
• Publisher: Hodder Arnold Publishers; 1 edition (January 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 034058114X
• ISBN-13: 978-0340581148
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,346,574 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)