Prompt, appropriate care of trauma patients can save lives and shorten recovery time. This book provides clear, concise guidance on the management of patients with multiple injury and major trauma during the first few hours of care. The advice is based upon clinical research experience of the two authors who have themselves provided such care. This second edition has been updated and reorganized to make the book more user-friendly and it includes new advances in the field. This practical guide will prove invaluable to all those responsible for the immediate management of trauma victims.