Management of trauma in the wilderness environment

Serra, J.B.

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America 2(3): 635-647

1984


ISSN/ISBN: 0733-8627
PMID: 6534744
Document Number: 240138
Wilderness trauma consists of common injuries diagnosed and treated in the least desirable environment. Improvisation is a key factor in wilderness medicine. The article discusses management of fractures; dislocations; and trauma to the head, neck, spine, abdomen, and chest. The physician accompanying an expedition should plan in advance for the management of acute traumatic injuries.

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