Chapter 3 – Transfusion in Trauma
Abstract Hemorrhage is a leading cause of death in trauma, following head injury. Shock is defined by inadequate tissue perfusion with hemodynamic instability and organ dysfunction.1–10 In trauma, the most…
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Chapter 1 – General Approach to Traumatic Injuries
Abstract Trauma is the fourth leading cause of death overall in the United States and the number one cause of death for ages 1 to 44 – second only to…
Chapter 9 – Eye Trauma
Abstract According to the United States Eye Injury Registry, eye injury is the leading cause of monocular blindness, and there are approximately 2.4 million eye injuries occurring annually in the…
Chapter 2 – Trauma Airway
Abstract Airway management is of paramount importance in trauma resuscitations; in fact, virtually all management algorithms begin with the assessment and protection of the airway. Trauma airways are often compromised…
Chapter 6 – Geriatric Trauma
Abstract While elderly patients comprise a small percentage of total major trauma patients (8–12%), they represent a disproportionate percentage of trauma mortalities and costs (15–30%, Figures 6.1 and 6.2). Chapter…
Chapter 5 – Pediatric Trauma
Abstract Trauma evaluation and management often focuses on protocols, especially in adults. In children, however, special considerations are made based on epidemiology, physiology, and mechanisms of injury on the location…
Resuscitation of the Newborn
Resuscitation of the Newborn Seema Awatramani Patrick Dolan OVERVIEW There are approximately 4 million infants born in the United States annually.1 The majority of these babies are born without complications…
Postpartum Infections
Postpartum Infections Samsiya Ona Khady Diouf OVERVIEW Background Pregnancy-related deaths, as reported by the Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System, have steadily increased in the United States (US) from 7.2 deaths per…
Amniotic Fluid Embolism
Amniotic Fluid Embolism Ashley Deutsch OVERVIEW Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare but devastating complication of pregnancy characterized by sudden cardiorespiratory collapse and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Reported incidence…
Uterine Inversion and Uterine Rupture
Uterine Inversion and Uterine Rupture Amanda Sue Shorette OVERVIEW Uterine inversion and uterine rupture are rare but life-threatening obstetric complications. There is a paucity of available data regarding the epidemiology,…
