Traumatic forequarter amputation associated acute lung injury (ALI): report of one case
K. Liang, X. Gan*, Z. Deng Orthopaedic Department and *Gynaecology and Obstetrics Department, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P.R. China.liang-kai-lu@163.com
One case of traumatic forequarter amputation associated acute lung injury (ALI) was presented. A discussion reviewing the treatment guidelines for this devastating injury, and pointing out the importance of supporting the lung and preventing the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) was included.
Corresponding Author: Zhongliang Deng, MD; e-mail: liang-kai-lu@163.com
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K. Liang, X. Gan*, Z. Deng
Traumatic forequarter amputation associated acute lung injury (ALI): report of one case
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
Year: 2012
Vol. 16 - N. 7
Pages: 974-976