Traumatic brain injuries occur commonly and contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality, especially in resource-constrained settings. Management need not be labour or resource intensive. Simple interventions could save the lives of millions of people who suffer from traumatic brain injuries…

This article looks at the blast-related extremity injuries, including the types severity and factors that may affect the treatment of these injuries.





Keywords: Blast injury, Improvised explosive device (IED), Damage control surgery (DCS)