The Handbook of Trauma is an invaluable resource for medical staff working in trauma units or emergency rooms. The text is clearly presented for quick reference, with drawings and other figures to explain the subject matter. The second edition of the Handbook of Trauma is fully updated to reflect advances and the latest guidelines in the field. It includes new chapters on the HIV patient in the emergency setting and nutrition for the injured patient. In addition, there is coverage of a broad spectrum of clinical situations in different settings.