Grand Rounds Recap - 5/20/15 - Disaster Day!

Explosive Injury with Dr. Calhoun

Explosive injuries cause high numbers of casualties compared to chemical and biological incidents

Determinants of injury

1. Type of blast: high vs low explosive (has to do with how rapidly the gas is released)
2. Environment: close quarters vs open field
3. Presence of projectiles
4. Distance from the explosion
5. Shielding