Trauma resuscitation and the damage control approach

Trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Developments  in trauma care, from point of wounding to rehabilitation, have often been led and driven by military medical experiences in recent conflicts. Trauma mechanisms are manifold, affecting an omnifarious patient population indiscriminately, and potentially resulting in significant multisystem dysfunct ion or damage, sometimes permanently. The horizontal approach to trauma resuscitation, whereby a patient is assessed and treated by multiple specialists to prioritize management of life-threatening issues swiftly and concurrently, was exploited to good effect by clinicians at Camp Bastion in Afghan istan.
Source: Surgery (Medicine Publishing) - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Surgery for major incidents Source Type: research