Pr-014787 Approach to Patients with Blast Injuries

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Presentation

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No

Description

Approach to Patients with Blast Injuries

Objectives

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

Fees

Free

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Organization

MedStar Washington Hospital Center