Polytrauma for the Non-traumatologist
摘要
Orthopedic surgeons should be involved in the total care of a polytrauma patient with musculoskeletal injuries. The principles of the initial evaluation, the balanced resuscitation, and team approach to managing a patient with multiple injuries are reviewed. Advanced trauma life support protocols and balanced resuscitation are covered. The chapter outlines the thinking behind early appropriate care and damage control orthopedics as well as offers recommendations for acceptable treatment strategies in various injury combinations.