Trauma & chock

A harrowing story of sexual abuse, privilege and trauma.  It's Christmas Eve, and a young woman with Down's syndrome has just disclosed abuse by two men. The problem is she is a …

Just as the prevalence of incest and child sexual abuse was a well-kept secret until recently, the phenomenon of multiple personality disorder (MPD) - recently re-labelled …

Delirium is a common clinical problem in critical care patients, with up to 80% of patients experiencing at least one episode during their time on a critical care unit. It is …

Nigel Ely's SAS career has pitched him into some of the most deadly, high-octane, violent battles ever fought. With testimonials from his fellow SAS operatives, he paints the first …

Today we are accustomed to psychiatrists being summoned to scenes of terrorist attacks, natural disasters, war, and other tragic events to care for the psychic trauma of …

'Wonderfully witchy and emotionally astute' Chlo Ashby'Unsettling and atmospheric' Harriet Tyce 'Bloody brilliant' Clare PollardPropulsive and wry, this razor-sharp debut is …

The Handbook of Stress, Trauma, and the Family is broken down into three sections, compiling research, theory and practice. The first section focuses on how traumatic stress …

The Trauma Care Manual 3e is the definitive evidence-based manual of best trauma practice. Now in its third edition, this valuable book continues to provide clear practical …

Acute care physicians are frequently faced with diagnosing and treating orthopedic emergencies with limited resources and without immediate specialist availability. Orthopedic …

The results of a six-year study on the pathogenesis of posttraumatic adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are presented in this volume. The study investigates important …