Blast injuries: a case report

In the past, blast injuries were associated strictly with war and catastrophic industrial accidents. Unfortunately, these injuries are on the front lines of each ED and EMS system in the form of pipe bombs and terrorist plots. Domestically and internationally, the incidence of blast injuries is sporadic and infrequent. The injuries often are the result of fireworks--10,000-12,000 ED visits annually for this reason.(1)