Author: Nikolaj Wolfson (Editor), Alexander Lerner (Editor), Leonid Roshal (Editor) Full Title: Orthopedics In Disasters: Orthopedic Injuries In Natural Disasters And Mass Casualty Events Publisher: Springer; 1st ed. 2016 edition (May 31, 2016) Year: 2016 ISBN-13: 9783662489505 (978-3-662-48950-5), 9783662489482 (978-3-662-48948-2) ISBN-10: 3662489503, 3662489481 Pages: 591 Language: English Genre: Medicine: Orthopedics File type: EPUB (True), PDF (True) Quality: 10/10 Price: 155.99 € This book is the first to address specifically the mechanisms and treatment of orthopedic injuries due to natural disasters and other mass casualty events. Casualty management is discussed in a range of contexts, from earthquakes and tsunamis to terror attacks and combat situations. Organizational aspects are addressed, general treatment principles are documented, and the management of a variety of orthopedic injuries is described with the aid of numerous illustrations. The book will serve as an invaluable source of practical knowledge for a broad spectrum of medical and other staff, including emergency personnel, orthopedic and trauma surgeons, general practitioners, medical students, and professionals working for the military, government bodies, and NGOs. ------------- Our members see more. Join us!
