[Terrorist explosions--medical aspects]

Lijec Vjesn. 1992 May-Aug;114(5-8):177-9.
[Article in Croatian]

Abstract

In this paper we present the review of medical and organizational aspects of terroristic explosion as a type of urban disaster. We have focused on consequences of the explosion of unfragmented explosive devices, particularly regarding the type and localization of injuries. The definitions of urban disaster is given and organizational problems in these situations are classified.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Explosions*
  • Humans
  • Violence*
  • Wounds and Injuries* / etiology
  • Wounds and Injuries* / mortality