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  • Public Health

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  • The August 4th, 2020, Beirut port explosion resulted in mass casualties and overwhelmed medical facilities.
  • Over 292 patients with blast-related injuries presented to the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the characteristics and mechanisms of blast-related injuries from the Beirut port explosion.
  • To provide data for improving medical preparedness and response in mass casualty incidents.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 292 patients treated at AUBMC following the explosion.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, injury location, blast mechanism (primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary), and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The majority of injuries were to the upper extremity (45.6%) and head and neck (43.2%).
  • Most injuries were attributed to secondary (78.4%) and tertiary (24.1%) blast effects.
  • Patients ranged from 3 months to 86 years old, with the first victim arriving 10 minutes post-explosion.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding injury mechanisms is crucial for effective disaster response.
  • Findings can inform strategies for medical staff and healthcare centers in preparing for similar catastrophic events.
  • This research contributes to the global knowledge base on blast injury patterns and disaster management.