Scaletta: EMERGENT MANAGEMENT OF TRAUMA, 2ª Ed.
Febrero 2001; 9.305 Ptas./55,92 Euros; 616 Pag.

**DESCRIPTION**

 * Highly successful handbook of trauma care is now extensively revised and updated to accommodate recent advancements in emergency medicine * New chapters on environmental emergencies, the new injury severity scoring system, mass casualty triage, biological terrorism, and new antibiotics and fracture management techniques * A useful resource for anyone treating the trauma victim, from Emergency MDs and trauma nurses to EMTs, Physician Assistants, and medical students

**BACK COVER**

"I recommend it without reservation.""Covers a tremendous amount of material in a convenient, easy-to-digest format.""...An excellent introduction for the novice and a quick, comprehensive review for the resident physician."The answers you need… 24/7When should I call for a consultation? What type of splint should be applied? What is the pediatric dose of a drug? Your answers are only a glance away with this portable resource.NEW TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EDITION *mass casualty triage *the new "injury severity scoring system" *current techniques for open fracture management *emergency ultrasonography *biological terrorism *toxicological disasters *environmental emergencies such as high altitude sickness FEATURES*Organized by anatomic area of injury*Key information is summarized in outline format, with tables, charts, and algorithms*Simple line drawings illustrate procedures clearly and concisely*Mini Drug Formulary includes the latest antibiotics

**CONTENTS**
 
Part I: Resuscitation Concepts.
 Chapter 1. Prehospital Issues.
 Chapter 2. Hospital Organization.
 Chapter 3. Patient Evaluation.
 Chapter 4. Airway Management.
 Chapter 5. Shock.
 Chapter 6. Fluids.
 Part II: Anatomic Areas of Injury.
 Chapter 7. Head.
 Chapter 8. Eye.
 Chapter 9. Face.
 Chapter 10. Spine.
 Chapter 11. Neck.
 Chapter 12. Chest: Blunt.
 Chapter 13. Chest Penetrating.
 Chapter 14. Abdomen: Blunt.
 Chapter 15. Abdomen: Penetrating.
 Chapter 16. Pelvis.
 Chapter 17. Genitourinary.
 Part III: Extremity Trauma.
 Chapter 18. Soft Tissue.
 Chapter 19. Hand.
 Chapter 20. Wrist.
 Chapter 21. Forearm.
 Chapter 22. Elbow.
 Chapter 23. Humerus.
 Chapter 24. Shoulder and Clavicle.

 
 
 Chapter 25. Hip and Femur.
 Chapter 26. Knee.
 Chapter 27. Leg and Ankle.
           Chapter 28. Foot.
Part IV: Special Groups.
 Chapter 29. Children.
 Chapter 30. Pregnancy.
 Chapter 31. Elderly.
 Part V: Environmental Issues.
 Chapter 32. Burns.
 Chapter 33. Near Drowning.
 Chapter 34. Temperature Extremes.
 Chapter 35. Terrorism Preparation.
 Chapter 36. Nuclear.
 Chapter 37. Biologics.
 Chapter 38. Chemicals.
 Part VI: Useful Resources.
 Chapter 39. Procedures.
 Chapter 40. Radiograph Evaluation.
 Chapter 41. Radiograph Anatomy.
 Chapter 42. Organ Procurement.
 Chapter 43. Infection Procurement.
 Chapter 44. Aftercare Instructions.
 Chapter 45. Drug Formulary.

 Chapter 46. Management Algorithms.