Trauma, Eighth Edition by Ernest Moore is a comprehensive resource on trauma surgery, renowned for its expert authorship and high-yield clinical content. This trusted classic takes readers through the full range of injuries encountered in trauma care, supported by numerous x-rays, CT scans, and tables throughout. The book begins with an informative look at kinematics and the mechanisms of trauma injury, followed by useful background information on the epidemiology of trauma, injury prevention, and the basics of trauma systems, triage, and transport.

Enhanced by a full-color design and a high-quality atlas of anatomic drawings and surgical approaches, Trauma meticulously reviews generalized approaches to the trauma patient. It covers pre-hospital care, managing shock, emergency department thoracotomy, and the management of infections in detail. A Doody’s Core Title for 2020, this edition is essential reading for anyone involved in the field of trauma surgery.