Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2765285 | Journal of Critical Care | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The Sichuan earthquake most commonly resulted in extremity fractures, but there was a high incidence of injuries to multiple body areas. Head, abdominal, and thoracic injuries and age older than 64 years all were significant risk factors for earthquake mortality.
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Authors
Zhi-hui MD, Zhi-gang MD, PhD, Zhi-gang MD, Tian-wu MD, Hong-li MD, Heng MD, Si-shi MD, Joseph C. MD,