Saving Private Spleen – Part 1
When we think about trauma, the bleeding spleen is one of the first pictures we imagine in our head... Splenectomy has always been considered one of the cornerstones of trauma surgery... But, is it still true???
The Five Letters on Which Trauma Stands – Part 2
What do you need to do when your patient arrives? What is the Primary Survey composed by? What does ABCDE mean?
The Five Letters on Which Trauma Stands – Part 1
Let's start our journey into the ATLS world… But before throwing yourself on the patient, try to think about what you may need… Preparedness is maybe more important than the actual management...