This volume corresponds to the format of the previous two, presenting the most relevant views and opinions in the presentation of the best specialists. Traumatic injury is viewed here from a general perspective, including penetrating wounds, blunt trauma, blast injuries, insect bites and stings, burns and radiation injury, injuries in geriatric and pediatric practice, genetic predisposition, and effects of substance abuse. Each chapter is preceded by a corresponding historical sketch, followed by the most relevant views on prevention and etiology, as well as patient management both in the operating room and in the intensive care unit.