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There has been debate for years whether side SAPI plates are detrimental to certain injuries in the field. I imagine most argue that they’re good because hell, more body armor.I have treated multiple cases of shrapnel and GSW wounds where projectiles have entered the body through or under the arm above the SAPI and ricocheted around in the patient’s body off of the SAPI plate. Thoughts?
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Its better to have it and not need it, then need them and not have it.
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Well if the bad guys stop shooting at us. Then get rid of them. Until then I think we should keep them.
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I tend to agree. The “minimalist” plate carriers are dangerous. Especially when 200lb guys wear the small or extra small.
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