• Know the common injury types seen after thoracic and abdominal blast injury.
• Know the key elements in the history and physical exam of the blast victim.
• Recognize the additional complications seen in these patients.
• Understand the basic management of patients with abdominal and thoracic blast injury.
• Understand the mechanisms of primary, secondary and tertiary blast injury.

Approach to Patients with Blast Injuries Blast Injuries jack sava Sava