As a guide for doctors and nurses working in the A & E department, or the Orthopaedic or General Surgical Ward, the emphasis of this book is on the early management of the head- injured patient. New to the seco nd edition are chapters on managing the 'disturbed' head injured patie nt, a chapter of special value to nurses (who often have to deal with this difficult task). A new chapter on anaesthesia and head injuries h as also been added, with other chapters significantly revised to refle ct the crucial role played by anaesthetists in head injury management. Providing practical advice on the...