This book acts as a portable and easy-to-understand reference for surgical trainees or young faculty members that are interested in reviewing procedures on the way to the operating room. This second edition aims to provide a practical hands-on approach to operative trauma management. Following the success of the first edition, chapters were revised, updated, and added due to substantial changes in trauma care over the past few years. Several new experts contributed their knowledge and techniques inside this new edition. For example, chapters on fasciotomy and resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) have been added.

The second edition of The Shock Trauma Manual of Operative Techniques is a valuable reference for practicing surgeons in the community and serves to aid trauma practitioners as they attempt to deal with operative challenges.

<p>Neck: Indication and Techniques for Trauma Exploration

The Chest: Indication and Techniques for Trauma Exploration
Emergency Department Thoracotomy
Indications and Techniques for Trauma Laparotomy
Indications and Techniques for Vascular Exploration
Intubation, Cricothyrotomy, Tube Thoracostomy, Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage, and Local Wound Exploration
Ultrasound for Point-of-Care Imaging:  Performing the Various Exams with Technical Tips
Trachea, Bronchus, and Esophagus Injuries:  Techniques
Lung Injury:  Techniques
Cardiac Injury:  Techniques
Liver Injuries:  Techniques
Spleen Injuries:  Techniques
Pancreas and Duodenum Injuries:  Techniques
Stomach, Small Bowel, and Colon Injuries:  Techniques
Trauma of the Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder:  Techniques
Cervical Vascular Injuries:  Techniques
Thoracic Vascular Injuries:  Techniques
Abdominal Vascular Injuries:  Techniques
Endovascular Therapyin Trauma
Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA)
Extremity Fasciotomies
Treatment of Pelvic Fractures.</p>