Blast Injuries
Blast Injuries
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United States: Massachusetts Medical Society
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English
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United States: Massachusetts Medical Society
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Most terrorist attacks have involved explosive devices. This review explains the mechanisms of blast injuries. Primary blast injuries may produce rupture of the tympanic membranes, pulmonary damage, air embolization, and rupture of a hollow viscus. There may also be blunt trauma, burns, toxic inhalations, and injuries caused by projectiles and the...
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Blast Injuries
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_67569389
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_67569389
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0028-4793
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1533-4406
DOI
10.1056/NEJMra042083
