The injuries of terroist bombing: A study of 1532 consecutive patients

Of 1532 explosion victims only 9 died in hospital Injury to the chest or abdominal organs was rare (10 patients of whom 5 died). Primary blast lung was apparent in only 2 patients. Major limb amputations occurred in 16 patients of whom 4 died). Primary blast lung was apparent in only 2 pateints. Major limb amputations occurred in 16 pateints of whom 4 died. None of the 50 patients with burns required skin grafts.