Early management of the severely injured major trauma patient.

نویسندگان

  • A L McCullough
  • J C Haycock
  • D P Forward
  • C G Moran
چکیده

The major trauma team relies on an efficient, communicative team to ensure patients receive the best quality care. This requires a comprehensive handover, rapid systematic review, and early management of life- and limb-threatening injuries. These multiple injured patients often present with complex conditions in a dynamic situation. The importance of team work, communication, senior decision-making, and documentation cannot be underestimated.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • British journal of anaesthesia

دوره 113 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2014