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This chapter describes the anesthesiologist/intensivist’s role in the management of the trauma patient from the initial acute course through the critical care phase. Damage control PACU objectives are reviewed. Intensive care unit multi-organ support for critically injured trauma patients is discussed; specifically focusing on respiratory support and ventilator management, infection and antibiotic considerations, neurologic support including ICP control, sedation, and the treatment of delirium, renal prophylaxis, renal replacement therapy, and nutrition.

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Roccaforte, J.D. (2014). Trauma Critical Care. In: Scher, C. (eds) Anesthesia for Trauma. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-0909-4_18

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