Abstract
This volume is intended to assist the busy surgeon who must make immediate decisions in the management of the acutely injured, and accomplishes the objective quite well. Most of the experience is drawn from the clinical services at Grady Memorial Hospital and data from that experience is clearly set forth in supporting the author's rationale of treatment. The first chapter dealing with pathophysiology of trauma is excellent and the second concerning mechanisms is unique, though of limited immediate value. The x-ray films obviously were carefully selected and reproduced with remarkable clarity. The illustrations and line drawings are abundant, appropriate, and readily understandable. The text suffers somewhat from too much fragmentation in that the chapters are separated by anatomical divisions rather than by system involvement or larger anatomical divisions corresponding more to clinical experience. It is particularly disappointing to read practically nothing on the use of ventilators, means of respiratory support,
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
