Multidisciplinary Approach to Trauma

Trauma is a leading cause of death in healthy young adults, with 50% of deaths occurring within seconds and minutes. The golden hour is when health personnel can be most helpful, so it is essential to know the approach to trauma as holistic and to conduct research on this subject. Our book offers a multidisciplinary approach to trauma patients and was created by combining the latest developments with the experiences of specialist physicians.

Format: Hardback
Length: 387 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2022
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc

Trauma is a severe health issue that has a global impact, resulting in fatalities or significant disabilities. It is the primary cause of death among healthy young adults aged 1-44 years. Traffic accidents, falls from heights, and gunshot wounds are the most common causes of trauma. Shockingly, around 50% of deaths in accidents occur within seconds and minutes. During this critical period, injuries lead to severe damage to vital organs such as the brain, brain stem, spinal cord, heart, aorta, and large vessels. Approximately 30% of deaths occur within the first few hours, known as the "golden hour," following the injury. These deaths are often caused by epidural or subdural hemorrhages, hemopneumothorax, splenic rupture, liver laceration, pelvic fractures, or other injuries resulting in significant blood loss.

The hours when healthcare professionals working in emergency departments or ambulances can provide the most assistance to trauma patients are during the golden hour. Therefore, it is crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of trauma and conduct ongoing research in this field. Our book offers a multidisciplinary approach to trauma patients, combining the latest developments in medicine with the expertise of specialist physicians. We believe that this book will be of great benefit to physicians and healthcare personnel alike.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781685077617