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.