Emergency and Trauma Management
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Research".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 22 July 2025 | Viewed by 1300
Special Issue Editors
Interests: acute care; trauma; general surgery; minimally invasive surgery
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Emergency and trauma management represents one of the most dynamic and crucial areas of medicine, where time-sensitive decisions and interventions directly impact patient survival and recovery. Trauma remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in younger populations, while emergency medicine continues to face evolving challenges due to the increasing complexity of conditions and patient comorbidities. The importance of well-coordinated, evidence-based care, from the pre-hospital setting to the emergency department and beyond, cannot be overstated. Effective trauma management requires not only medical expertise but also interdisciplinary collaboration, advanced technologies, and optimized protocols to ensure the best possible outcomes for critically ill or injured patients.
This Special Issue is dedicated to exploring the latest advances, innovations, and emerging trends in emergency and trauma care. We will delve into a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Resuscitation and stabilization strategies: the latest techniques in managing polytrauma, hemorrhagic shock, and other life-threatening conditions.
- Surgical and non-surgical management of trauma: advances in operative techniques, minimally invasive procedures, and non-operative approaches for specific trauma cases.
- Technological innovations in emergency care: the integration of artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and robotics in trauma surgery and emergency response.
The intersection of trauma and emergency medicine with other medical fields, such as intensive care, radiology, and rehabilitation, will also be explored, highlighting the multidisciplinary nature of trauma care.
In this Special Issue, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of emergency and trauma management, while also fostering discussion on the future directions of this vital field. Through the publication of high-quality, peer-reviewed research, case studies, and reviews, we seek to offer valuable insights to clinicians and researchers. Our aim here is to advance both the science and practice of emergency medicine and trauma care, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes.
We invite researchers, clinicians, and specialists in emergency and trauma management to contribute their work to this Special Issue. Submissions may include original research and reviews that shed light on innovative approaches, groundbreaking technologies, or unique clinical experiences. Your participation will not only enrich the scientific discourse but also help shape the future of emergency and trauma care globally.
We look forward to your contributions and to fostering a vibrant exchange of knowledge that will benefit the academic community worldwide.
Dr. Pietro Fransvea
Dr. Gabriele Sganga
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- acute care surgery
- trauma
- general surgery
- minimally invasive surgery
- emergency management
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