The multi-injured patient: the Maryland shock trauma protocol approach.
Thoracic trauma will continue to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality in our population. Improvement in ambulance transport systems and prehospital care has improved the salvage rate. It is hoped that earlier recognition, better understanding of the pathophysiology, and improvement in management will further reduce the number of deaths due to thoracic injuries.
Cooper
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Department of Surgery, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, University of Maryland, Baltimore.
Militello
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D006801:Humans; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000379:methods; D012774:Shock, Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery