Blast Injury Flashcards
1
Q
Primary Injury is caused by
Effect?
A
Compression of hollow organs
Effect: Barotrauma
2
Q
Barotrauma..
A
Injury to your body due to changes in barometric air or water pressure
3
Q
Exp of primary injury
A
Ruptured tympanic membrane
Pneumo
Air emboli
Gastric/Intestinal rupture
4
Q
Secondary Injury is caused by…
Effect?
A
Debris leaving the blast site
Effect: Penetrating trauma
5
Q
Exp of secondary injury
A
Impaled objects
Lacerations - tear skin
6
Q
Tertiary Injures are caused by?
Effect?
A
Blast wave carries body
Hit wall .. hit window
Effect: Blunt injuries
7
Q
Quaternary Injuries are caused by?
Effect?
A
Secondary to the explosion
(building starts on fire - carbo poisoning)
Effect: Other injuries not directly from blast
8
Q
Quaternary injury ex
A
Burns
Crush injuries
Toxic Inhalation
