CRC Press 50 Landmark Papers every Trauma Surgeon Should Know

Product Description In 50 Landmark Papers every Trauma Surgeon Should Know, editors Stephen Cohn and Ara Feinstein have compiled a selection of the most influential contributions to the specialty of trauma surgery. This book comprises 50 thought-provoking reviews of carefully selected papers and explains how trauma surgery practice has changed as a result of this research. The selection of key papers, the insights into the significance of each paper from trauma experts, and the opportunity to read the original authors' thoughts about their groundbreaking developments, make this a unique and fascinating resource. Of interest to surgical residents and trainees, Trauma and Surgical Critical Care fellows and all members of the Trauma team. This is both an informative and personal look at the foundation stones of modern Trauma care.Key FeaturesUnique commentaries by original authors and experts Demonstrates how clinical practice has adapted following these landmark studies Specialty-defining papers are brought to life, and their impact assessed Shows how the insight and vision of individual surgeons propelled change Review ‘This book identifies many of the studies that guide contemporary thinking about injury management. '― David J. Dries, MD, University of Minnesota Medical School About the Author Stephen M. Cohn began his academic career at University of Massachusetts Medical School after studying at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of California, and Boston Univeristy/Boston City Hospital. He joined Yale University School of Medicine as Chief of the Trauma Service until he was called to serve with the US Army Medical Corp in Desert Storm.Upon return to New Haven, Dr. Cohn assumed the position as Division Chief of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care where he established a successful ACS Level One Trauma Center, a surgical critical care fellowship, and an active research program. He subsequently moved to the University of Miami where he lead the Divisions of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care as the Medical Director of the Ryder Trauma Center.Dr. Cohn later served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He now lives in New York City where he recently transitioned to the faculty of the new Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall as a clinician, educator and researcher. Ara J. Feinstein is an Arizona native and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Arizona, Tucson. He received his MD from Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, and trained in General Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. He completed an NIH-sponsored research fellowship and received a Masters in Public Health from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida. His clinical fellowship in Trauma and Critical Care was at Ryder Trauma Center in Miami.He is currently an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix and serves as a Physician Executive, overseeing Specialty Care for Banner Medical Group.