Explosion-Related Polytrauma from Illicit Pyrotechnics: Two Case Reports and a Public Health Perspective

Explosion-Related Polytrauma from Illicit Pyrotechnics: Two Case Reports and a Public Health Perspective

Firework-related injuries remain a serious public health issue in Germany, especially during New Year’s Eve. While many injuries are minor, the misuse of illegal or homemade fireworks can cause severe trauma resembling military combat injuries and can heavily burden emergency services. Notably, inju...

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Main Authors: Maria Fueth, Simon Bausen, Sonja Verena Schmidt, Felix Reinkemeier, Marius Drysch, Yonca Steubing, Jannik Hinzmann, Marcus Lehnhardt, Elisabete Macedo Santos, Christoph Wallner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:European Burn Journal
Subjects:
firework-related burn injuries
blast trauma
burn wound management
healthcare resource utilization
injury prevention strategies
combined trauma
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-1991/6/2/31
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