Description
BASIC MANUAL OF TRAUMATOLOGY EMERGENCIES
Book summary
This manual offers a practical and accessible guide for quick reference of traumatic pathologies in the emergency department. Designed for healthcare professionals, it provides clear diagnostic guidelines and treatment criteria based on proven strategies. It includes basic examination maneuvers, luxation reduction techniques, and other procedures, complemented by online material containing clinical cases illustrated with 16 videos. An essential tool for optimizing care for the traumatized patient.
What is it about?
The book is structured to facilitate clinical decision-making for any traumatic emergency. It addresses everything from the initial evaluation to the specific management of each injury, detailing fundamental examination maneuvers and criteria for determining the most appropriate treatment. It incorporates strategies proven in clinical practice to strengthen emergency care, and its content is enriched with supplementary online material featuring real clinical cases through 16 instructional videos, allowing for the visualization of luxation reduction techniques and other key procedures.
Main topics
- Evaluation and diagnosis of traumatic pathologies in the emergency department.
- Treatment criteria and proven clinical management strategies.
- Basic physical examination maneuvers in traumatology.
- Luxation reduction techniques and other urgent procedures.
- Practical clinical cases illustrated with audiovisual material.
Who is it recommended for?
This manual is aimed at emergency physicians, residents in traumatology and orthopedic surgery, as well as any healthcare professional who must treat patients with traumatic pathology in an emergency setting. It is also useful for medical students seeking a clear and concise guide for the initial approach to these injuries.
What this book provides
- Quick and structured access to diagnostic guidelines and treatment criteria for traumatic pathologies.
- Practical visualization of key techniques through 16 online videos that complement the theoretical content.
- Proven clinical strategies that improve safety and efficiency in the care of the traumatized patient.
- Tools for basic physical examination, facilitating the identification of injuries in the emergency department.
Technical sheet
- Author: HOLGADO, MARIO
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: URGENT AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Collection: ELSEVIER
- Binding: Paperback
- Date of publication: January 2022
- Number of pages: 200
- Weight: 390 g
Editorial assessment
This manual is presented as an agile and effective reference resource for professionals working in trauma emergencies. Its practical approach, combined with the complementary audiovisual material, facilitates the understanding and application of the described techniques. It is a work of great utility for those who need quick and well-founded answers in the daily care of patients with trauma.