Orthopaedic trauma in the austere environment : a practical guide to care in the humanitarian setting / Juan de Dios Robinson, editor.
Orthopaedic trauma represents 75% of the casualties in a disaster. Many of these patients will be cared for by international volunteers. Unfortunately, good intentions are not always matched by good preparation, often resulting in further complications for patients. This book has been written by a t...
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Springer,
2016.
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction: Do you really want to help?- The Conflict and the low resource environment
- General Principles
- Perioperative management with scarce resources
- Practical guides to orthopaedic trauma management in the austere environment
- Common challenges in the austere environment
- Important considerations.