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Early management of the critically injured.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  5922504     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A plan for the early management of the critically injured patient is described with emphasis on the priorities of management of injuries to certain organ-systems. The most important priorities are the establishment and maintenance of adequate ventilation and adequate circulation. The general surgeon is best qualified to assume full responsibility for the proper care of the critically injured, of patients with multiple injuries, and of patients in traumatic shock. He must assume the risk of transfusing unmatched whole blood and of deferring non-essential radiographs. The emergency and radiology departments may have to be by-passed to save the life of the critically injured patient. The measures required to establish a clear airway, to treat complications which can impair ventilation, to manage shock and hemorrhage and the possible complications of massive transfusions of blood are reviewed.
Authors:
D J Currie
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Canadian Medical Association journal     Volume:  95     ISSN:  0008-4409     ISO Abbreviation:  Can Med Assoc J     Publication Date:  1966 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1967-01-23     Completed Date:  1967-01-23     Revised Date:  2010-06-22    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0414110     Medline TA:  Can Med Assoc J     Country:  CANADA    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  862-70     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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Blood Transfusion
First Aid*
Humans
Wounds and Injuries / therapy*
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