JOURNAL ARTICLE

Close-Range Fire Inflicting Behind Armor Blunt Trauma: Case-Series and Implications for Battlefield Care.

  • Published In: Military Medicine, 2024, v. 189, n. 1/2. P. e448 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Talmy, Tomer; Itah, Amir; Ahimor, Alon; Drukarov, Dor; Shovali, Amiram; Malkin, Michael; Shina, Avi; Gendler, Sami; Tsur, Avishai M; Almog, Ofer 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on behind armor blunt trauma (BABT), a non-penetrating injury caused by energy transfer from high-velocity projectiles impacting protective military body armor. It presents two cases of young Israeli soldiers who sustained BABT from close-range rifle and machine gun fire, resulting in a sternal fracture and pulmonary contusions, respectively, despite no penetration of their Level III ceramic chest plates. The report emphasizes the need for heightened clinical suspicion and thorough physical examination in battlefield and prehospital settings to identify potentially serious underlying blunt injuries, which may not be immediately apparent. The authors advocate for further clinical case reporting and biomechanical research to improve triage protocols, body armor design, and combat casualty care related to BABT.

Additional Information

  • Source:Military Medicine. 2024/01, Vol. 189, Issue 1/2, pe448
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0026-4075
  • DOI:10.1093/milmed/usad340
  • Accession Number:175672245
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