Citation

Miller MA, Levsky ME. Am. J. Emerg. Med. 2008; 26(6): 736.e1.

Affiliation

Emergency Medical Services, Tripler Army Medical Center, Tripler, Hawaii, USA. michael.adam.miller@us.army.mil

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ajem.2007.11.028

PMID

18606346

Abstract

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.

Language: en