Chest injury while wearing a bullet-proof vest.
Ballistic protective vests and garments have evolved into important life-saving measures for members of police forces and militaries. Although effectively reducing morbidity and mortality from projectile injuries, significant injuries still do occur. We report a case demonstrating an example of the effects of transmitted forces through a protective vest resulting in a significant chest contusion.
Miller
Michael A
MA
Emergency Medical Services, Tripler Army Medical Center, Tripler, Hawaii, USA. michael.adam.miller@us.army.mil
Levsky
Marc E
ME
D000328:Adult; D003288:Contusions / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011481:Protective Clothing; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot