• Covering the whole spectrum of the major conditions
• Early management of trauma victims
• Excellent photographs and diagrams

The ABC of Major Trauma

* A comprehensive guide to the management of the multiply injured patient during the first two hours after injury.

* All life-threatening problems are dealt with, the chapters being written by experts in various specialties and those who have day-to-day experience of treating patients with trauma in the accident and emergency department.

* Also covered are subjects related to the handling of accident victims and their transport to hospital and how to deal with major accidents. The didactic approach is well suited to the subject as practical guidance must be clear and definite to avoid delay in urgent treatment.

The editors and many of the contributors have been strongly influenced by the Advanced Trauma Life Support Program of the American College of Surgeons.