The pathogenesis of blast injury and its management

Br J Hosp Med. 1988 Jun;39(6):536-9.

Abstract

Terrorist bombings remain a not uncommon problem. Most of the victims suffering primary blast injury die, if not from the blast then from secondary missile injuries, while most of the survivors have more or less serious secondary injuries alone. A small percentage have either pure blast injury or secondary injuries complicated by blast phenomena. It is important to recognize this group and treat it appropriately.

MeSH terms

  • Blast Injuries / etiology*
  • Blast Injuries / pathology
  • Blast Injuries / therapy
  • Decision Trees
  • Digestive System / injuries
  • Humans
  • Lung Injury
  • Tympanic Membrane / injuries