Book Details

• Publisher: Elsevier

• Author: Rasmussen MD, Todd E.

• Brand: Elsevier

• Language: English

• Edition: 4

• Pages: 432

• Binding: Hardcover

• Release Date: 15-11-2021

• ISBN: 9780323697668

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About the Book

Rich’s Vascular Trauma (4th Edition) remains a benchmark reference for trauma surgeons, vascular specialists, emergency care providers, and military medical personnel worldwide. For over 40 years, this authoritative text has defined standards in diagnosing and managing vascular injuries across diverse environments—from civilian trauma centers to military combat zones.

Fully updated, this edition reflects the latest advancements in trauma care, evolving injury patterns, and contemporary surgical and endovascular techniques. The book covers essential procedures required to control hemorrhage and restore perfusion across all anatomical regions. It includes damage control strategies, endovascular approaches such as REBOA and stenting, and step-by-step illustrated guidance for open surgical techniques.

A key strength of this edition is its global perspective, featuring contributions from leading experts with real-world experience in both civilian and military trauma systems. Newly added chapters expand the scope to include:

• Prehospital management and transport considerations

• Endovascular trauma suites and modern hybrid approaches

• Stent-grafts, extracorporeal support systems, and emerging technologies

• Evidence-based practice, documentation, and trauma research methodology

A dedicated "Tips and Tricks" section offers fast, clinically oriented summaries to support rapid decision-making in high-stress situations. The book also emphasizes system-level approaches to trauma care, quality improvement, and patient recovery.

The enhanced eBook edition included with purchase allows flexible access to the full content, high-resolution images, and linked references across multiple devices—ideal for clinical environments, teaching, and board preparation.