Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2012; 16 (7): 974-976

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

To cite this article

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

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