CDC Releases Blast Injury Information

In light of the recent attempts to detonate car bombs in the United Kingdom, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has asked its TIIDE partners to disseminate Blast Injury Care Information. Following are links to CDC's bombing preparedness and response documents:

Blast Injuries: Essential Facts

Blast Lung Injury: What Clinicians Need to Know

Blast Lung Injury: An Overview for Prehospital Care Providers

Bombings: Injury Patterns and Care

In a Moment’s Notice: Surge Capacity in Terrorist Bombings