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Bomb and Blast Injuries
FromICU Rounds
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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Jul 6, 2007
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Podcast episode
Description
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 has no to limited knowledge or experience treating patients with such injuries. This episode is dediacated 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.
Released:
Jul 6, 2007
Format:
Podcast episode
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