Color Atlas of Emergency Trauma (Hardcover)

by Diku P. Mandavia (Editor), Edward J. Newton (Editor), Demetrios Demetriades (Editor) "Head injury accounts for the majority of deaths and severe disabilities due to trauma, and complicates the management of injury to other systems..." (more)
Key Phrases: large neck hematoma, residual hemothorax, trauma ultrasound, Thoracic Injury, Lateral C-spine, Radiograph of Salter-Harris (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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"This text is a very exciting tour of trauma through a colorful lens. This book presents a unique colorful survey of excellent trauma photographs from head to toe. This book brings to 'life' many trauma conditions that might otherwise take a lifetime of experience to encounter. It offers an enthusiastic, unique survey of the lesions found in trauma patients and will be an excellent introduction for many individuals attracted to the trauma field." Lorne Blackbourne, Stephen M. Cohn, The Journal of TRAUMA Injury, Infection, and Critical Care

"...a considerable amount of good information...The Color Atlas of Emergency Trauma would be an excellent addition to an emergency medical library as an easy and informative read. This book is to be recommended as an important addition to the emergency medicine literature." Bradley F. Peckler, MD, Annals of Emergency Medicine

"I welcome the opportunity to utilize this impressive compilation of images and techniques in my teaching and clinical work, and I highly recommend its use to ICU, OR and ER nurses." Journal of Trauma Nursing

"[E]njoyable...I have not encountered an atlas offering such a useful combination of text and images." Ian Higginson, Emergency Departments, Bristol Royal Infirmary and Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Emergency Medicine Australasia

"This atlas allows the reader a more thorough understanding of each injury through the use of chronological images. Because of the diversity of pictures and concise text, the Color Atlas of Emergency Trauma is a must-have addition to the library of any physician involved in the care of the trauma patient." Jill Corbo, Jacobi Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Academic Emergency Medical Journal

"This book is to be recommended as an important addition to the emergency medicine literature." Annals of Emergency Medicine

Product Description
This comprehensive full-color atlas guides clinicians in recognizing, prioritizing, and managing trauma patients by utilizing the physical cues relevant to the emergency setting. Nearly 700 images bring the reader to the bedside of patients with a complete range of traumatic injuries, including motor vehicle accidents, falls, lacerations, burns, impalements, stabbings, and gunshot wounds. Organized by major body areas, the text discusses management guidelines, emergency workup protocols, and common pitfalls. The Atlas is an essential resource for those involved in trauma care.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 312 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (September 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521781485
• ISBN-13: 978-0521781480
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,215,716 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Trauma Library, January 31, 2004

By	Steve Myles RN (Long Beach, California) - See all my reviews

A vivid full color atlas that presents nearly 700 images, including; clinical, operative and autopsy photographs, radiographs, magnetic resonance imaging, angiography and original drawings. Chapters are organized by major body regions including the head, face, neck, chest, abdomen, musculoskeletal system, spine and soft tissue system. The accompanying text discusses management guidelines, work up protocols and common pitfalls. The objective of the book is to give the reader a detailed clinical and visual depiction of trauma injuries that commonly present within one of the largest trauma center in the United States.

The clear and concise text, accompanied as it is with side by side pictorial comparisons of surgical disease images and treatment protocols, is extremely effective. The Emergency Medical Physicians/authors must have worked closely with the Trauma Surgeons in order to capture images during critical stages of care. ED snapshots of external signs of injuries accompanied by X-rays, and when available intra-operative pictures, give readers a comprehensive understanding of the treatment strategies employed. Most helpful to this reviewer were the photos of external signs of head injuries, followed by CAT scans and concluding with images from the operating room detailing intracranial blood collections and subsequent evacuations. Many of the images in the book depict injuries that are unique or rare, although not exclusive to large urban centers. For example, photos of close range shotgun wounds, impaled foreign bodies, dislocations and severe facial trauma. Many emergency trauma surgical procedures that may be less commonly observed in smaller trauma centers are presented in an easy to appreciate format including; catheter balloon tamponade techniques to stem hemorrhage and lateral canthotomy to reduce retrobulbar pressure of the optic nerve. The autopsy images were exceptional as well. Most notable were those images depicting severe distraction of the spinal column and extrusion of the spinal cord.

I welcome the opportunity to utilize this impressive compilation of images and techniques in my teaching and clinical work, and I highly recommend it's use to ICU, OR and ER nurses. Utilizing detailed and strikingly graphic photography and text, the book provides a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the initial presentation of a variety of injuries and treatment protocols. A fascinating and practical hands on textbook for the ER and trauma library.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT TEXT, July 24, 2005

By	Kevin OToole (Hartford, CT USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A wonderful text for anyone involved in trauma care - despite level of training. The pictures are extremely clear, and the descriptions of procedures are superb. One of the best pictorial medical books on my shelf (and there are many). Thanks to the authors for an excellent work.
Sincerely,
K.A.O'Toole MD/MPH/EMT-P