TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - Chest injury while wearing a bullet-proof vest
JO  - American journal of emergency medicine
A1  - Miller, Michelle A.
A1  - Levsky, Marc E.
SP  - 736.e1
EP  - 736.e1
VL  - 26
IS  - 6
N2  - Ballistic protective vests and garments have evolved into important life-saving measures for members of police forces and militaries. Although effectively reducing morbidity and mortality from projectile injuries, significant injuries still do occur. We report a case demonstrating an example of the effects of transmitted forces through a protective vest resulting in a significant chest contusion.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0735-6757
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2007.11.028
ID  - ref1
ER  -