Explosions and Blast Injuries
introduces information relevant to the care of casualties from explosives and blast injuries. As the risk of terrorist attacks increases in the U.S., disaster response personnel must understand the unique pathophysiology of injuries associated with explosions and must be prepared to assess and treat the people injured by them.
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