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The Effects of Blast Injury

 

see also: Main Story | Communication Impact of Blast Injuries | References

  • Primary effects result from the over-pressurization wave with body surfaces.
  • Secondary effects result from flying debris.
  • Tertiary effects result from individuals being thrown by the blast. 
  • Quaternary effects refer to all other explosion-related injuries, illnesses, or diseases.


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