Ballistic Trauma A Practical Guide

Ballistic Trauma: A Practical Guide provides a concise guide to the clinical and operational issues surrounding the management of the ballistic casualty. The book crystallizes the knowledge and experience accrued by those dealing with ballistic trauma on a regular basis and extends this to those who...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Mahoney, Peter F. (Editor), Ryan, James (Editor), Brooks, Adam J. (Editor), Schwab, C. William (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Springer London 2005, 2005
Edition:2nd ed. 2005
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Ballistic Trauma: A Practical Guide provides a concise guide to the clinical and operational issues surrounding the management of the ballistic casualty. The book crystallizes the knowledge and experience accrued by those dealing with ballistic trauma on a regular basis and extends this to those who have to manage these patients on an occasional basis only. This book is aimed at all medical and paramedical personnel involved in the care of patients with ballistic injury. It will be especially relevant for consultants and senior trainees in surgery, anesthesia and emergency medicine who are likely to be involved in the management of these unique injuries. It will be an essential reference for pre-hospital care providers and nurses working in the emergency room and intensive care. Military surgeons and medical and nursing staff on deployment in regions of conflict will find the book a valuable resource
Physical Description:XX, 662 p. 161 illus online resource
ISBN:9781846280603