Bilateral chemical eye injury resulting from airbag deployment.
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چکیده
A case report highlighting an unusual cause of a chemical injury and an explanation of the basic initial management of chemical eye injuries: relevant to all Armed Forces medical personnel.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the Royal Naval Medical Service
دوره 99 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013