Orthopedics in Disasters: Orthopedic Injuries in Natural Disasters and Mass Casualty Events

Wolfson, Nikolaj; Lerner, Alexander; Roshal, Leonid

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.​

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2016-06-06

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783662489482

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-48950-5

Dimensions: 254cm x178cm

Pages: 591