Pediatric blast lung injury from a fireworks-related explosion.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2012
Identifier
DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0b013e318258af60
Abstract
Blast injuries related to explosions have been described in the literature but are uncommon in children. We describe a multisystem blast injury in a child resulting from a commercial firework-related explosion in her home. She presented with respiratory failure, shock, altered level of consciousness, and multiple orthopedic injuries. The patient required immediate stabilization and resuscitation in the emergency department and a prolonged hospitalization. This report reviews the spectrum of injuries that are seen in blast-related trauma and the emergency measures needed for rapid stabilization of these critical patients.
Journal Title
Pediatric emergency care
Volume
28
Issue
6
First Page
573
Last Page
576
MeSH Keywords
Accidents, Home; Amputation, Traumatic; Arm; Blast Injuries; Child; Emergencies; Female; Femoral Fractures; Fingers; Foreign Bodies; Humans; Lung Injury; Multiple Trauma; Play and Playthings
Keywords
Fireworks; Accident; Amputation; Explosion; Trauma
Recommended Citation
Ratto, J., Johnson, B. K., Condra, C. S., Knapp, J. F. Pediatric blast lung injury from a fireworks-related explosion. Pediatric emergency care 28, 573-576 (2012).
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