Mechanisms of injury by explosive devices.
Explosive devices cause injury by four mechanisms, of which primary blast injury is the least familiar to most non-military clinicians. The pathophysiology of the various mechanisms of injury is described, and the implications for translating a knowledge of mechanism of injury to clinical management is discussed.
Garner
Jeff
J
Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU, UK.
Brett
Stephen J
SJ
D000818:Animals; D001753:Blast Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D005107:Explosions; D053834:Explosive Agents; D006801:Humans
D053834:Explosive Agents