Explosions and blast injuries : a primer for clinicians

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Explosions and blast injuries : a primer for clinicians

Published Date:

3/18/03

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English

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)

Description:

As the risk of terrorist attacks increases in the U.S., disaster response personnel must understand the unique pathophysiology of injuries associated with explosions and must be prepared to assess and treat the people injured by them.

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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

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