Utilizes the unique cycles of trauma framework to describe the science, issues, trends, and controversies of trauma care. This book includes chapters on Mass Casualty and Rural Trauma/Telemedicine. It is suitable for novice and experienced trauma nurses practicing in a variety of settings.

In its 4th edition, the classic and highly acclaimed Trauma Nursing: From Resuscitation Through Rehabilitation is thoroughly updated based on the best available evidence and now includes chapters on Mass Casualty and Rural Trauma/Telemedicine. Like the first three editions, the fourth edition utilizes the unique cycles of trauma framework to describe the science, current issues, trends, and controversies of trauma care. This text will serve as an excellent evidence-based reference for both the novice and experienced trauma nurse practicing in a variety of settings.

• PART I: General Concepts in Trauma Nursing 1. Evolution of the Trauma Cycle 2. Economic and Administrative Issues in Trauma Care 3. Performance Improvement and Patient Safety in Trauma Care 4. Ethics in Trauma Nursing 5. Legal Concerns in Trauma Nursing 6. Injury Prevention 7. Prehospital Care of the Trauma Patient 8. Trauma in Rural Areas 9. Mass Casualty Incidents 10. Nursing Practice Through the Cycle of Trauma 11. Rehabilitation of the Trauma Patient PART II: Clinical Management Concepts 12. Mechanism of Injury 13. Shock and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome 14. Initial Management of Traumatic Shock 15. Infection and Infection Control 16. Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Injuries 17. Metabolic and Nutritional Management of the Trauma Patient 18. Analgesia, Sedation, and Neuromuscular Blockade in the Trauma Patient 19. Psychosocial Impact of Trauma PART III: Single System Injuries 20. Traumatic Brain Injuries 21. Maxillofacial Injuries 22. Ocular Injuries 23. Spinal Cord Injuries 24. Thoracic Injuries 25. Abdominal Injuries 26. Genitourinary Injuries and Renal Management 27. Musculoskeletal Injuries PART IV: Unique Patient Populations 28. The Pregnant Trauma Patient 29. Pediatric Trauma 30. Trauma in the Elderly 31. Trauma in the Bariatric Patient 32. Burn Injuries 33. Substance Abuse and Trauma Care 34. The Organ and Tissue Donor