Aeromedical Evacuation : Management of Acute and Stabilized Patients
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William W. Hurd, William Beninati, editors.
(Second edition)
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Springer
, c2019.
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Now in its fully revised and expanded second edition, this volume is the definitive resource on long-distance air transport of injured patients in both peacetime and wartime. It discusses the history of aeromedical evacuation, triage and staging of the injured patient, evacuation from site of injury to medical facility, air-frame capabilities, medical capabilities in- flight, response to in-flight emergencies, and mass emergency evacuation. Specific medical conditions are addressed in detail in…
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- Other Authors
- Hurd, William W.
- Beninati, William
- Responsibility
- William W. Hurd, William Beninati, editors
- Edition
- Second edition
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2019
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xx, 418 p.) : 125 illus., 81 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783030159030
- 9783030159023 (Print ed.)
- 9783030159047 (Print ed.)
- 9783030159054 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Air Ambulances
- Critical Care - methods
- Emergency Medical Services
- Rescue Work
- Transportation of Patients
- Specialty
- Emergency Medicine
- Abstract
- Now in its fully revised and expanded second edition, this volume is the definitive resource on long-distance air transport of injured patients in both peacetime and wartime. It discusses the history of aeromedical evacuation, triage and staging of the injured patient, evacuation from site of injury to medical facility, air-frame capabilities, medical capabilities in- flight, response to in-flight emergencies, and mass emergency evacuation. Specific medical conditions are addressed in detail in the second half of the book, including general surgical casualties such as abdominal wounds and soft tissue injuries, vascular injuries, maxillofacial injuries, head and spinal cord injuries, ophthalmologic casualties, orthopedic casualties, burns, pediatric casualties, obstetric-gynecologic casualties, and more. For each medical condition, important topics are addressed such as conditions needed to be met before transportation, special concerns, supplies and needs of the specific patients and possible in-flight emergencies and their appropriated treatment. Containing several new chapters and featuring extensively updated contributions from experts in the field, Aeromedical Evacuation: Management of the Acute and Stabilized Patient, Second Edition is a must-have reference for a whole new generation of military flight surgeons and flight nurses responsible for aeromedical evacuation of casualties as well as civilian physicians and nurses involved in air transport of ill and post-operative patients.
- Contents
- Part I. The Need -- Introduction -- Aeromedical Evacuation: A Historical Perspective -- Military Casualty Evacuation: MEDEVAC -- Civilian Air Medical Transport -- Part II. The Means -- Aircraft Considerations for Aeromedical Evacuation -- Preparation for Long-Distance Aeromedical Evacuation -- Aeromedical Patient Staging -- Military Aeromedical Evacuation Nursing -- Critical-Care Air Transport: Patient Flight Physiology and Organizational Considerations -- Part III. The Patients -- Aeromedical Evacuation of Patients with Abdominal, Genitourinary, and Soft Tissue Injuries -- Orthopedic Patients -- Aeromedical Evacuation of the Neurosurgical Patient -- Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Patients -- Care of Ophthalmic Casualties -- Peripheral Vascular Casualties -- Aeromedical Evacuation of Cardiothoracic Casualties -- Burn Casualties -- Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation -- Medical Casualties -- Aeromedical Evacuation of Patients with Contagious Infections -- Aeromedical Evacuation of Obstetric and Gynecological Patients -- Overview of Pediatric and Neonatal Transport -- Aeromedical Evacuation of Psychiatric Casualties.
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- e-Book
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- Online
CT Scan in Abdominal Emergency Surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat42662
Fausto Catena, Salomone Di Saverio, Luca Ansaloni, Federico Coccolini, Massimo Sartelli, editors.
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Springer
, c2018.
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This book focuses on the diagnostic impact of CT scans in severe abdominal trauma and in non-traumatic acute abdomen, the two clinical entities that constitute the main reasons for referrals for this imaging technique from the intensive care unit. The concept behind it is that emergency surgeons and physicians not only need the clinical knowledge to manage the different pathological conditions, but that they must also have a full understanding of diagnostic imaging modalities. To this end, each…
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- Catena, Fausto
- Di Saverio, Salomone
- Ansaloni, Luca
- Coccolini, Federico
- Sartelli, Massimo
- Responsibility
- Fausto Catena, Salomone Di Saverio, Luca Ansaloni, Federico Coccolini, Massimo Sartelli, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2018
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xii, 206 p.) : 164 illus., 18 illus. in color
- Series Title
- Hot topics in acute care surgery and trauma
- ISBN
- 9783319483474
- 9783319483467 (print ed.)
- 9783319483481 (print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2520-8284
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Abdominal Injuries - diagnostic imaging
- Abdominal Injuries - surgery
- Emergencies
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- Abstract
- This book focuses on the diagnostic impact of CT scans in severe abdominal trauma and in non-traumatic acute abdomen, the two clinical entities that constitute the main reasons for referrals for this imaging technique from the intensive care unit. The concept behind it is that emergency surgeons and physicians not only need the clinical knowledge to manage the different pathological conditions, but that they must also have a full understanding of diagnostic imaging modalities. To this end, each chapter includes a description of a specific acute abdominal disorder. In addition to the clinical presentation and the diagnosis and management guidelines, there is a special focus on imaging studies with clear and concise descriptions, high-quality images and the evolution grading scale to aid interpretation. This easy-to-read book is an ideal source of practical information for acute care surgeons, radiologists and for all the members of the emergency team.
- Contents
- 1. Diagnostic Tools in ACS: CT Scan, Diagnostic Laparoscopy, and Exploratory Laparotomy -- 2. Hepatic Trauma -- 3. CT Imaging of the Injured Spleen -- 4. Computed Tomography in Pancreatic and Duodenal Injuries -- 5. CT Scan in Blunt Gastrointestinal Trauma -- 6. Computed Tomography (CT Scan) in the Management of Genitourinary Trauma -- 7. Acute Cholecystitis -- 8. CT Evaluation of Appendicitis -- 9. Acute Diverticulitis -- 10. Complicated Peptic Ulcer Findings on Abdominal CT Scan -- 11. Computed Tomography Evaluation of Small Bowel Ischemia -- 12. The Role of Computed Tomography in the Acute Presentation of Colorectal Cancer -- 13. Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction (ASBO): Role of CT Scan in Guiding Choice and Timing for Treatment Options -- 14. Colonic Volvulus -- 15. Computerized Tomography in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis -- 16. AAA and Visceral Aneurysms -- 17. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
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- e-Book
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- Online
Emergency Radiology of the Abdomen : Imaging Features and Differential Diagnosis for a Timely Management Approach
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat31250
Mariano Scaglione, Ulrich Linsenmaier, Gerd Schueller, editors ; ESER, European Society of Emergency Radiology.
--Milan:
Springer
, c2012.
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This book comprehensively highlights modern emergency radiology diagnosis of the acute abdomen. In traumatic as well as non-traumatic emergencies, the clinical term "acute abdomen" refers to a variety of serious conditions in an often progressive clinical situation that call for an immediate diagnostic and therapeutic intervention. Today, thorough and rapid diagnostic radiological imaging is broadly available and the radiologist has gained a central role in patient handling in many emergency m…
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- Corporate Author
- European Society of Emergency Radiology
- Other Authors
- Scaglione, Mariano
- Responsibility
- Mariano Scaglione, Ulrich Linsenmaier, Gerd Schueller, editors ; ESER, European Society of Emergency Radiology.
- Place of Publication
- Milan
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2012
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xvii, 277 p. : 300 ill. in color)
- Series
- Medical radiology. Diagnostic imaging
- Series Title
- Medical radiology (Series)
- ISBN
- 9788847025134
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Abdominal Injuries - diagnostic imaging
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Emergencies
- Radiography, Abdominal
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Abdomen Surgery
- Emergency medicine
- Radiology, Medical
- Abstract
- This book comprehensively highlights modern emergency radiology diagnosis of the acute abdomen. In traumatic as well as non-traumatic emergencies, the clinical term "acute abdomen" refers to a variety of serious conditions in an often progressive clinical situation that call for an immediate diagnostic and therapeutic intervention. Today, thorough and rapid diagnostic radiological imaging is broadly available and the radiologist has gained a central role in patient handling in many emergency medicine departments. In addition to proficient radiological knowledge, communication and close co-operation among the various specialists involved are essential for successful patient management. Emergency radiologists must not only acquire a full understanding of the imaging modalities and technicalá requirements, but they should also have appropriate clinical knowledge of the various disorders in order to become valuable contributors to the therapy decision-making process. Emergency Radiology of the Abdomen provides a comprehensive review of the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation of acute abdominal conditions, both after traumatic events and in the non-traumatic setting. It focuses on imaging features and high-end emergency radiology that are indispensable for a timely management approach. Numerous high-quality images, diagrams, and easy-to-read tables are provided.
- Contents
- Acute Abdomen: Clinical Context and Indications to Imaging -- Acute Abdomen: Rational use of US, MDCT and MRI -- Liver and Bile Ducts -- Gallbladder -- Spleen -- Pancreas -- Kidney, Ureter, Adrenal Gland -- Gastrointestinal Tract -- The Pelvis -- Vascular Emergencies of the Retroperitoneum -- MRI of the Acute Abdomen and Pelvis -- Imaging the Acute Abdomen in the Pediatric Population -- The Role of Interventional Radiology.
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- e-Book
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- Online
