Citation

Haddad MC, Khoury NJ, Hourani MH. Clin. Imaging 2008; 32(2): 83-87.

Affiliation

Department of Diagnostic Radiology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.clinimag.2007.09.007

PMID

18313570

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to report our experience with regard to imaging of mass casualty incidents (MCIs). SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Following a bomb attack, 150 casualties were referred to our hospital. Radiographs and nonenhanced CT scans were performed in 28 individuals. RESULTS: Major injuries were seen in 12 individuals, which were limited only to the brain (n=2), facial bones (n=2), and extremities and soft tissues (n=8). CONCLUSION: In MCIs, imaging should be fast, in order to help identify major injuries that need immediate management and to help in the triage of injured individuals.

Language: en