The management of blunt thoracic trauma
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The management of blunt thoracic trauma
DOI 0.1093/bjacepd/mkg171 Trauma accounts for more than 9000 deaths per annum in the UK. One-third are due to road traffic accidents and chest injuries are responsible for one in four of these deaths. They also play a significant part in 25% of other trauma deaths. Patients admitted with chest injuries often have associated multiple injuries. It is usual for many specialities to share the care ...
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عنوان ژورنال: BJA CEPD Reviews
سال: 2003
ISSN: 1472-2615
DOI: 10.1093/bjacepd/mkg171