Damage Control Management in the Polytrauma Patient

Epidemiology and Pathophysiology.- The Damage Control Approach.- Epidemiology of Polytrauma.- Pathogenetic Changes: Isolated Extremity Trauma and Polytrauma.- Pathogenetic Changes: Secondary Abdominal Compartment Syndrome.- Impact of Head and Chest Trauma on General Condition.- Patient Selection: Orthopedic Approach in Isolated Injuries.- Patient Selection: Orthopedic Approach in Polytrauma.- Phases of Damage Control.- Phase 0: Damage Control Resuscitation in the Pre-hospital and Emergency Department Settings.- Phase I: Abbreviated Surgery.- Phase II: The ICU Phase of Damage Control: Managing the Patient from Door to Door.- Phase III:?Second Operation Repair of All Injuries General and Orthopedics.- Phase IV: Late Reconstruction Abdominal Wall Closure: Staged Management Technique.- Phase IV: Late Reconstruction: Reconstruction of Posttraumatic Soft Tissue Defects.- The Role of Interventional Radiology.- Special Aspects of Damage Control.- Head Injuries in Polytrauma Patients.- Spinal Injuries in Polytrauma Patients.- Pelvic Fractures in Polytrauma Patients.- Vascular Injuries in Polytrauma Patients.- Pediatric Trauma and Polytrauma Pediatric Patients.- Damage Control in Elderly Polytrauma Patients.- Mass Casualties: Military and Civilian.- Complications and Outcomes.- Complications and Outcomes: Abdominal, General, and Extremity Complications.- Critical Decision Points in Managing the Open Abdomen.- Functional Long-Term Outcomes in Polytrauma Patients with Orthopedic Injuries.