EDN: Blast Injuries

Blast Injuries

It refers to the injuries sustained from a blast wave from high explosives that can cause multisystem trauma.

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refers to disagreements or fighting between different groups of people within a country, ranging from peaceful protests to violent riots and acts of terrorism

Code white

What is the color that means high alert or there are blasts that occurred in an institution,

Code white

In emergency setting, this color typically signifies a violent or aggressive situation, or a situation involving a person with a weapon.

primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary

what are the types of blast injuries?

primary blast injury

Injury from over-pressurization force

Blast wave

over-pressurization force

Primary Blast Injury

Direct impact of blast overpressure on the body, especially affecting gas-filled organs. Commonly Affected Organs: Lungs, intestines, middle ear.

Secondary Blast Injury

Penetrating or blunt trauma caused by flying debris (shrapnel, broken glass, metal fragments).

Secondary Blast Injury

Injury from projectiles

Tertiary Blast Injury

Injuries from displacement of victim by the blast wind

Secondary Blast Injury

Commonly Affected Organs: Any part of the body depending on the trajectory of projectiles.

Tertiary Blast Injury

The body being thrown by the blast wave and impacting surfaces (walls, ground, vehicles). Commonly Affected Organs: Musculoskeletal and head injuries.

Quaternary Blast Injury

Miscellaneous effects of the blast, including burns, inhalation injuries, radiation exposure, or toxic gas effects. Commonly Affected Organs: Skin, respiratory system, systemic effects.

Quaternary Blast Injury

All other injuries from the blast

Quaternary

Burns is under what type of blast injury?

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JUST REMEMBER!!

• Primary = Blast wave impact on air-filled organs.

• Secondary = Injuries from flying debris.

• Tertiary = Injuries from being thrown by the blast.

• Quaternary = Burns, inhalation, and other miscellaneous effects

Primary Blast Injuries

The closer you are to the initial blast wave, the higher the risk for

Primary

Pulmonary damage (Barotrauma) (Blast lung)

Secondary

Penetrating wounds

Primary

Intestinal perforation

Primary

Tympanic membrane rupture

Secondary

Eye injuries

Tertiary

Crush injuries

Tertiary

Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Quaternary

Inhalation of toxic fumes (carbon monoxide, cyanide)

Quaternary

Exacerbation of pre-existing medical conditions (e.g., asthma, COPD)

Asphyxia

a condition arising when the body is deprived of oxygen, causing unconsciousness or death; suffocation.