This evidence-based manual highlights the early management of acutely injured trauma victims arriving in emergency triage areas. It caters to the needs of developing nations in pre-hospital as well as in-hospital emergency trauma care and provides clear practical guidelines for the management of victims of major trauma. The book covers basic principles for managing a crashing trauma patient, followed by effective treatment by different sub-specialty. Input from experienced anaesthesiologists, intensivists, orthopaedics, vascular surgeons, plastic surgeons, and radiologists, make this book a gold standard for good practice for professionals. Key Features: Covers all aspects of acute trauma, including orthopaedics, vascular surgery, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, burns and radiology; Elaborates on damage control resuscitation and management of initial and life-threatening injuries, useful for professionals dealing with trauma patients in the emergency area; and Guides in initial fluid therapy and pain control along with initial patient resuscitation.

SECTION 1 Principles Of Acute Trauma Care -- Pre-Hospital Care Of Trauma Victims & Triaging On Arrival -- Primary And Secondary Survey -- Clearing The Cervical Spine -- Oxygen Therapy In Trauma -- Early Analgesia On Arrival -- Role Of Intercostal Drainage Tube In Chest Trauma -- Intrahospital Transport Of Trauma Patient -- Care Of Intubated Patient In Triage -- SECTION 2 Crashing Trauma Patient -- Code Crimson In Trauma Triage -- Traumatic Cardiac Arrest -- Airway Management In Trauma Bay -- Front of Neck Access -- Shock In Trauma Patients -- Vascular Access In Bleeding Patient -- Central Venous Access In Trauma Bay -- A Guide To Use Of Crystalloids -- Blood Transfusion Strategies In Trauma Patients -- Interpreting Arterial Blood Gasses In Trauma Patients -- Point Of Care Ultrasound: Applications In Triage -- Desaturating Patient With Long Bone Fractures: Diagnosis And Management -- SECTION 3 Subspeciality Trauma Care -- Mild Head Injury: Paediatrics -- Early Management Of Adult Head Injury -- Management Of Acute Burns Injury -- Pelvic Trauma: Diagnosis And Management -- Managing Blunt Trauma Abdomen -- Special Concerns In Pregnant Trauma Patient -- Managing Crush Injuries On Arrival -- Traumatic Amputation On Arrival -- Basics Of CT Scan Head And Trauma Radiographs -- Basics Of Ventilator Settings -- Military Perspective in Trauma Care.