Incidence of Primary Blast Injury in US Military Overseas Contingency Operations: A Retrospective Study

Abstract

Objectives: The present retrospective study was performed to determine the incidence and outcome of primary blast injury and to identify possible changes over the course of the conflicts between 2003 and 2006. Summary Background Data: Combat physicians treating patients injured in overseas contingency operations observed an increase in the severity of explosion injuries occurring during this period. Methods: This retrospective study included service members injured in explosions between March 2003 and October 2006. The Joint Theater Trauma Registry provided demographic information, injury severity score, and International Classification of Diseases 9 codes used to diagnose primary blast injury. Autopsy reports of the last 497 combat-related deaths of 2006 were also reviewed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA628895

Entities

People

  • Amber E. Ritenour
  • Charles E Wade
  • Daniel F. Mclaughlin
  • John B Holcomb
  • Joseph F. Kelly
  • Lisa A. Pearse
  • Lorne H Blackbourne

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blast Injuries
  • Casualties
  • Combat Casualty Care
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Ear
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Health Services
  • Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Personnel
  • Patient Care
  • Therapy
  • Thoracic Injuries
  • Warfare
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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