Complications in Trauma and Critical Care

This comprehensive, easy-to-read reference spotlights the complications that follow serious bodily injury. Drs. Maull, Rodriguez and Wiles capture the full spectrum of both anticipated and unforeseen problems that plague the clinician caring for the acutely injured patient. Complications of the injury, treatment methods and challenges of the intensive care unit are described. The text advises the reader about the pitfalls in trauma management, how to avoid them and how to care for specific complications when they occur. A comprehensive review of body systems and their functions--fluid and electrolytes, infections, endocrine, renal and more! Addresses specific injuries and their complications. Good source of hard-to-find information. Handy reference source for diagnostic and treatment initiatives.