Eur J Trauma Emerg S
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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Apr 2013
Civilian injuries due to unexploded ordnance in military training areas in southern Israel.
The problem of unexploded ordnance (UXO) is global and is usually associated with active or former war zones. Civilian injuries due to UXO in military training areas are not common. ⋯ Awareness and implementation of preventive measures are expected to reduce the incidence of this type of injury.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Apr 2013
Prophylactic sequential bronchoscopy after inhalation injury: results from a three-year prospective randomized trial.
That the prophylactic, sequential use of bronchoscopy after inhalation injury as a therapeutic tool to remove secretions and carbonaceous material and to screen for the early detection of pneumonia will improve outcome. ⋯ In conclusion, this program of scheduled, sequential bronchoscopy after inhalation injury showed several strong trends towards less morbidity, fewer days of mechanical ventilation, and a shorter length of stay. There was also a strong trend towards less antibiotic use and a shorter duration of treatment. This data is promising and should promote a larger, multi-institutional trial in the future.