Written entirely by physicians who currently practice in shock trauma

Numerous photographs illustrate operative techniques

Fully updated and revised second edition

Neck: Indication and Techniques for Trauma Exploration.- The Chest: Indication and Techniques for Trauma Exploration.- Emergency Department Thoracotomy.- Indications and Techniques for Trauma Laparotomy.- Indications and Techniques for Vascular Exploration.- Intubation, Cricothyrotomy, Tube Thoracostomy, Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage, and Local Wound Exploration.- Ultrasound for Point-of-Care Imaging: Performing the Various Exams with Technical Tips.- Trachea, Bronchus, and Esophagus Injuries: Techniques.- Lung Injury: Techniques.- Cardiac Injury: Techniques.- Liver Injuries: Techniques.- Spleen Injuries: Techniques.- Pancreas and Duodenum Injuries: Techniques.- Stomach, Small Bowel, and Colon Injuries: Techniques.- Trauma of the Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder: Techniques.- Cervical Vascular Injuries: Techniques.- Thoracic Vascular Injuries: Techniques.- Abdominal Vascular Injuries: Techniques.- Endovascular Therapyin Trauma.- Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA).- Extremity Fasciotomies.- Treatment of Pelvic Fractures.