Chapter 1 – Resuscitation
Chapter 1 Resuscitation Waseem Hafeez , Michele Fagan , and Theresa Maldonado Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Overview Cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children is rarely a sudden event. The usual progression of…
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Chapter 2 – Allergic Emergencies
Chapter 2 Allergic Emergencies Stephanie Jennings Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening multisystem allergic reaction that can be triggered by a variety of agents (Table 2.1). The mechanism may be…
Chapter 43 – Lower Extremity Amputations
Abstract Above and below the knee amputations require basic anatomy knowledge of the muscle compartments, nerves, and arteries of the lower extremity. The thigh has three compartments: anterior, posterior, and…
Chapter 45 – Orthopedic Damage Control
Abstract The treatment goals of damage control surgery in orthopedics (DCO) include: Give priority to other more severe, life-threatening associated injuries. Improving vascular flow and subsequent tissue perfusion by reducing…
Chapter 31 – Abdominal Aorta and Splachnic Vessels
Abstract For vascular trauma purposes the abdomen is divided into four retroperitoneal anatomical areas: Zone 1: The midline retroperitoneum from the aortic hiatus to the sacral promontory is broken into…
Chapter 30 – Urological Trauma
Abstract Both kidneys have similar muscular surroundings. Posteriorly, the diaphragm covers the upper third of each kidney. Medially, the lower two-thirds of the kidney lie against the psoas muscle, and…
Chapter 33 – Inferior Vena Cava
Abstract The inferior vena cava (IVC) is formed by the confluence of the common iliac veins, just anterior to the L5 vertebral body, and posterior to the right common iliac…
Chapter 39 – Upper Extremity Amputations
Abstract The upper arm has two muscle compartments: the anterior, which includes the biceps, and the posterior, which includes the triceps muscle. The forearm has two major compartments: the anterior…
Chapter 38 – Upper Extremity Fasciotomies
Abstract The arm is divided into two muscle compartments: The anterior compartment, which contains the biceps, the brachialis, and coracobrachialis, all innervated by the musculocutaneous nerve. The posterior compartment, which…
Chapter 48 – Escharotomy in Burns
Abstract Deep partial thickness and full thickness circumferential or near circumferential burns of the neck, chest, abdomen, or extremities can cause serious local or systemic complications and need surgical release…
