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3 articles tagged polytrauma
Damage Control Orthopaedics: Principles and Practice
A practical guide to Damage Control Orthopaedics (DCO). When to temporize, how to apply safe external fixation, and the critical timing of conversion to definitive fixation.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
polytrauma / DCO
Trauma Series: Managing the Polytrauma Patient - The Definitive Guide
A masterclass in managing the multiply injured patient. From the 'Lethal Triad' to Damage Control Orthopaedics (DCO) vs. Early Total Care (ETC), and the physiological basis of our surgical decisions.
OrthoVellum Editorial Team
trauma / polytrauma
The Polytrauma Physiology: ETC vs DCO vs EAC
A deep dive into the physiological debate of trauma care. Understanding IL-6, the 'Borderline' patient, and the evolution of Early Appropriate Care.
Orthovellum Team
polytrauma / inflammatory-response