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Burn injury is seen with ballistic trauma both in isolation and as part of multiple injuries. It is important that those dealing with victims of ballistic trauma understand the nature of burn injury and can manage it effectively.
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Kay, A. (2011). Burns. In: Brooks, A., Clasper, J., Midwinter, M., Hodgetts, T., Mahoney, P. (eds) Ryan's Ballistic Trauma. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-124-8_33
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