A giant abdominal hematoma caused by seatbelt injury led to the development of shock
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Trauma to soft tissues is an important consideration in cases of seatbelt injury, as soft-tissue injury can cause shock. Careful observation for hours in the clinic at least, along with appropriate imaging studies, is necessary if signs of a seatbelt injury exist.
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دوره 3 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2015