Bomb and Blast Injuries
Guy, Jeffrey S.
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2007-07-04
Abstract
Bomb and blast injuries: In the past blast injuries were limited to the battlefield of a rare industrial accident. The events of the past week are a reminder that civilian population centers are targets for bombing attacks. Most civilian providers have no to limited knowledge or experience treating patients with such injuries. This episode is dedicated to a discussion of some of the unique properties and injuries associated with blast injuries. In the event of a terrorist attack, like those attempted in London this past week, the injuries will be in the hundreds