2018 Trauma University: Blast Injury: What You Need to Know-Blast Injury: What You Need to Know

Blast Injury: What You Need to Know

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The document is titled "Blast Trauma 2018" and is presented by Martin A. Schreiber, MD, FACS, Professor of Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University. The document discusses various aspects of blast trauma, including epidemiology, classification, effects, open air versus closed space injuries, amputation, and mild traumatic brain injury. It highlights the increasing incidence of blast injuries, with over 30,000 US and coalition forces and over 100,000 Iraqis affected. The document also mentions the increasing numbers of terrorist attacks and the resulting injuries and casualties. It discusses the primary blast effects on the body, such as lung injuries and extra-alveolar air management. The concept of delayed tissue injury is also introduced, where initially normal areas become abnormal over time. The document highlights the prevalence of multi-amputations in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and the devastating and diffuse effects of blast trauma. It stresses the importance of mandatory evaluation and treatment for mild traumatic brain injury, including rest periods and restrictions on activities that could lead to concussions. The document also includes information on PTSD after bomb blast injuries and the relationship between injuries and PTSD development. In conclusion, the document emphasizes the increasing incidence and devastating effects of blast trauma and the need for further research and development in this field.

Keywords

Blast Trauma 2018

Martin A. Schreiber

epidemiology

blast injuries

mild traumatic brain injury

PTSD

multi-amputations

lung injuries

closed space injuries

research