The British journal of surgery

The most recent articles from: October 1976

  • Br J Surg · Oct 1976

    Blast injuries of the lungs.

    Up until 1968 Northern Ireland was a relatively peaceful community. The outbreak of civil disturbance has resulted in many patients being admitted to hospital with severe injuries from bullets and bomb explosions. ⋯ Respiratory failure from bomb explosions is rare and invariably fatal. The mechanism is discussed and is thought to be due to direct compression.

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