EXTRACCT guideline addresses abdominal blast injury care in resource-limited settings

The Explosive Weapons Trauma Care Collective (EXTRACCT) guideline addresses abdominal blast injuries, including those caused by explosive ordnance and improvised explosive devices, in resource-limited settings. The authors conducted a semi-structured literature review to identify evidence-based practices for abdominal trauma care in these environments.

The guideline describes assessment and management strategies adapted to the severity of tissue and organ damage. Areas covered include imaging, surgical techniques, and adjunct therapies, with emphasis on settings where advanced equipment and specialist care may be unavailable. The abstract highlights resuscitation, hemorrhage control, and bowel management as priorities.

The full guideline text was not available in the supplied source, so specific recommendations and their supporting evidence cannot be assessed here. The abstract states that the approach is intended to support effective care in austere settings, but provides no outcome data or details on evidence quality.