Anesthesia for Trauma New Evidence and New Challenges

Trauma is the leading cause of death for individuals under 40 and ranks third across all age groups. Despite this, relatively few clinicians specialize in trauma, with much of the training often gained through hands-on experience. As advancements in pre-hospital care improve patient survival rates and hospitals increasingly view trauma treatment—requiring no pre-approval—as a significant revenue source, the demand for specialists in trauma care, including anesthesiologists and critical care physicians, is expected to grow substantially.

This book meets the need for an up-to-date, comprehensive, and clinically focused resource for practitioners and trainees in trauma anesthesia and critical care. Organized by organ system, it provides practical, evidence-based insights tailored to the challenges of trauma management. The editor, a practicing physician at a renowned urban hospital recognized globally for its exceptional emergency and trauma care, has recruited leading trauma anesthesiologists to contribute to this volume.

Targeted toward anesthesiologists, pain medicine physicians, critical care specialists, and trainees, this book is an invaluable guide for anyone involved in the management of trauma patients.