Blast Injury of the Lower Extremities: From the Battlefield to the Home Front

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Abstract:

Objectives To understand effects of explosion. To review mechanism of injury and injury patterns in blast injuries. To understand role of radiology in evaluation of acute injuries from improvised explosive devices IED. To illustrate mounted and dismounted complex blast injuries.

Author(s):
Mansfield, Liem T.
Author Organization(s):
59th Medical Wing San Antonio United States
Descriptive Note:
Conference Paper
Supplementary Note:
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF EMERGENCY RADIOLOGY ANNUAL MEETING , 06 Sep 2017, 09 Sep 2017,
Pagination:
0016

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
17276
Monitor Series:
17276
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action
Communities of Interest:
Counter IED
Descriptor(s):
explosions, wounds and injuries, radiology, improvised explosive devices, military medicine, medical research, terrorism, landmines, weapon systems
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medicine and Medical Research, Ammunition and Explosives
Report Date:
2017 Sep 06
Creation Date:
2019 Feb 04