title: Initial management of the trauma patient.
abstract: The early management of the multiply injured patient is discussed. Emphasis is placed on recognizing life-threatening injuries early, intervening with appropriate treatments, performing a complete initial assessment, and establishing definitive care. Specific organ systems and injuries are stressed.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Health Science Center, Dallas.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Weigelt
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000379:methods; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*