Thoracic Trauma and Critical Care

This text contains state-of-the-art reviews covering the management of thoracic trauma for intensive care/critical care physicians, trauma surgeons, chest surgeons and other professionals in this field.
Thoracic Trauma and Critical Care is a comprehensive reference that covers this subject in the following sections:

-Thoracic Trauma: Underlying Principles;
-Thoracostomy, Thorascopy and Thoracotomy;
-Pulmonary and Airway Emergencies;
-Chest Wall Trauma;
-Esophageal Emergencies;
-Cardiovascular Emergencies;
-Infections in the Critical Care Setting.

This volume covers the current and future trends in resuscitation; ventilator management; treatment of chest infections; chest trauma and other surgical emergencies and take a multidisciplinary approach.