Blast Injuries

Injuries resulting when a person is struck by particles impelled with violent force from an explosion. Blast causes pulmonary concussion and hemorrhage, laceration of other thoracic and abdominal viscera, ruptured ear drums, and minor effects in the central nervous system. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Year introduced: 1973

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Tree Number(s): C26.120.126

MeSH Unique ID: D001753

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• Injuries, Blast
• Blast Injury
• Injury, Blast

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Wounds and Injuries
Barotrauma
Blast Injuries