Serious injuries from airbags.
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The influence of airbags on thoracic organ lesion types - biomed 2009.
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INTRODUCTION This case of a man who sustained an airbag-induced thoracic injury and burn, highlights the potential harm that can be caused by airbags. It also serves to illustrate that a surface burn which looks small and benign can actually be a surface marker of a more serious injury. Staff working in emergency departments need to be aware of the risk of possible airbag-associated injuries. ...
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- ANZ journal of surgery
دوره 71 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001