Hemodynamic consequences of extremity injuries following a terrorist bombing attack: retrospective cohort study.
Itamar AshkenaziRoger SeviFernando Turégano-FuentesMichael S WalshOded OlshaWilliam P SchecterRicardo AlficiPublished in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2018)
Ample consideration should be given to patients with extremity injuries due to explosions, as these may be immediately life threatening. Tourniquet use should be encouraged in the pre-hospital setting. Before undertaking surgery, emergent HS should be considered in these patients and prevented by appropriate resuscitation.