Blast Related Injuries Quiz 2023 with complete solution

Blast Related Injuries Quiz 2023 with complete solution
What does the term "blast injury" refer to?
The general injuries caused by an explosive force
What are the 5 categories of blast injury effects?
-Primary
-Secondary
-Tertiary
-Quaternary
-Quinary
What are primary blasts caused by?
Direct blast effects
What are some injuries of a primary blast injury?
-pulmonary
-tympanic membrane
-hollow viscus injuries
What are secondary blasts caused by?
Projectiles propelled by explosions
What are the MOIs from a secondary blast?
Fragments from the exploding weapon as well as from the environment
What are some injuries of a secondary blast injury?
-fragmentation injuries
-penetrating trauma
What are tertiary blasts caused by?
Body propelled onto a hard surface
What is the MOI from a tertiary blast?
Displacement of body and structural collapse
What are some injuries form a tertiary blast?
-penetrating
-blunt trauma
-crush injuries
What are quaternary blasts caused by?
Heat and combustion flames
What are some injuries from a quaternary blast?
-burns
-inhalation injuries
-asphyxiation
What are quinary blasts caused by?
Additives (chemicals, radiation, etc)
What is the MOI from a quinary blast?
Contamination
What are the 2 casualty categories of battlefield explosions?
Military and Civilian
A large percentage of what demographic of civilians are exposed to explosions?
Those in relatively poor health
What percentage of mortalities involve head injuries?