This volume is a “how-to guide” to treating thoracic trauma and emergencies for acute care surgeons. It highlights the diagnosis and management of thoracic disease and injuries, and each chapter includes algorithms that lead readers through the process of identifying and treating many common and some uncommon thoracic pathologies. The international team of authors provides readers with a unique and diverse approach to the operative and non-operative challenges encountered by ACS surgeons. The large number of figures offers readers insights into what they can expect to see when...
This volume is a “how-to guide” to treating thoracic trauma and emergencies for acute care surgeons. It highlights the diagnosis and man...
Comprehensively addressing the topic of the compartment syndrome, this book covers all aspects of this painful and complex condition, ranging from the history to the pathophysiology and treatment in the various body compartments affected by the syndrome, as well as the short- and long-term outcomes. With an up-to-date literature review and the innovative content written by international opinion leaders, it offers all involved in the management of such complicated patients a much-needed source of reference.
Discussing compartment syndrome in everyday practice, this book is of...
Comprehensively addressing the topic of the compartment syndrome, this book covers all aspects of this painful and complex condition, ranging from ...
Although most clinicians are aware of the problem of antimicrobial resistance, most also underestimate its significance in their own hospital. The incorrect and inappropriate use of antibiotics and other antimicrobials, as well as poor prevention and poor control of infections, are contributing to the development of such resistance.
Appropriate use of antibiotics and compliance with infection prevention and control measures should be integral aspects of good clinical practice and standards of care. However, these activities are often inadequate among clinicians, and there is a...
Although most clinicians are aware of the problem of antimicrobial resistance, most also underestimate its significance in their own hospital. The ...
This book on post-injury multiple organ failure (MOF) offers a comprehensive overview and clinically focused practical guide to treating the condition. MOF is arguably the most difficult complication to manage in polytrauma patients and is responsible for the majority of trauma deaths among patients who survived the first 24 hours after injury. Beyond mortality, it has a major impact on healthcare resource utilization and a persistent negative effect on patients’ long-term reported outcomes.
This book is edited by surgeons who are passionate about the topic, and about optimizing...
This book on post-injury multiple organ failure (MOF) offers a comprehensive overview and clinically focused practical guide to treating the condit...
There is a growing need for a book on emergency general surgery in the elderly, as adults age 65 and older are the fastest growing segment of the population worldwide, and their number is expected to double to 89 million between now and 2050. Based on these changing demographics, it is expected that there will be a concurrent rise in the demand for a variety of surgical services, including vascular surgery (with a projected growth of 31%) and general surgery (with a projected growth of 18%), as well as in all sub-disciplines of surgery (thoracic, cardiac, oncology, hepatobiliary,...
There is a growing need for a book on emergency general surgery in the elderly, as adults age 65 and older are the fastest growing segment of the popu...
This book is aimed at surgeons faced with the immediate management of acute surgical problems in a variety of resource settings.
The topics covered are common in both developed and developing countries as well as in tropical and non-tropical settings.
The book offers an introduction to trauma, which includes primary, secondary and tertiary surveys, trauma resuscitation, and multidisciplinary care followed by a short section on acute burns management and a discussion of a range of specific surgical topics including various of acute abdomen, upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding,...
This book is aimed at surgeons faced with the immediate management of acute surgical problems in a variety of resource settings.
The number of natural and man-made disasters has risen dramatically over the last decade. Natural disasters, industrial accidents and terrorist attacks represent major incidents, often involving multiple casualties. In such cases, health professionals face multiple challenges because the type of medical care required differs from what is taught and provided in their everyday hospital duties. The aim of this book is to inform and prepare healthcare professionals for the challenges posed by major incidents, so that they can act effectively in medical teams sent on humanitarian missions or into...
The number of natural and man-made disasters has risen dramatically over the last decade. Natural disasters, industrial accidents and terrorist attack...
The minimally invasive approach in emergency and general trauma surgery is a key aspect of both scenarios. This book, the first comprehensive manual in the field, takes a global view of the subject and deals with it in depth, ranging from the historical perspective to the pathophysiological and therapeutic aspects in the various body compartments.
Thanks to its user-friendly approach, this book will be a useful tool in the daily clinical practice of surgeons, doctors, anesthetists and nurses; thanks to its up-to-date review...
The minimally invasive approach in emergency and general trauma surgery is a key aspect of both scenarios. This book, the first comprehensive manua...
This book will offer a practical guide for the surgical management of oncologic emergencies, that pose great challenges to both surgeons and oncologists. Combining the knowledge of experienced surgeons and oncologists, it describes the experience gained from daily life into a tertiary hospital.
Every chapter will be focused on radical treatment of primary tumors, metastatic disease and palliation, and will include an “Highlight” section with 4-5 key messages at the beginning of each chapter, whereas at the end a flow-diagram will be employed to...
This book will offer a practical guide for the surgical management of oncologic emergencies, that pose great challenges to both surgeon...
The minimally invasive approach in emergency and general trauma surgery is a key aspect of both scenarios. This book, the first comprehensive manual in the field, takes a global view of the subject and deals with it in depth, ranging from the historical perspective to the pathophysiological and therapeutic aspects in the various body compartments.
Thanks to its user-friendly approach, this book will be a useful tool in the daily clinical practice of surgeons, doctors, anesthetists and nurses; thanks to its up-to-date review...
The minimally invasive approach in emergency and general trauma surgery is a key aspect of both scenarios. This book, the first comprehensive manua...
