Medical consultation in the patient with multiple trauma.

Merli, G J · Med Clin North Am · 1993

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Abstract

Medical consultation is frequently requested to assist the trauma team in the management of the patient with multiple traumatic injuries. Four areas are commonly encountered as problems for management in this patient population. In this article, myocardial contusion, stress ulceration, seizure prophylaxis, and deep vein thrombosis prevention are addressed with respect to incidence, assessment, and management.

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