What is a blast injury?
Q: What is a blast injury?
A: A blast injury is an injury caused by exposure to an explosive blast.
Q: How many types of blast injuries are there?
A: There are four main types of blast injuries.
Q: Are there any other types of blast injuries aside from the four?
A: Yes, there is a fifth type for illnesses caused by the blast and a sixth type for the effects of psychological trauma after the blast.
Q: What are the four main types of blast injuries?
A: The four main types of blast injuries are primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary.
Q: What is meant by primary blast injury?
A: Primary blast injury refers to injuries caused by the direct impact of the blast wave on the body.
Q: What is meant by secondary blast injury?
A: Secondary blast injury refers to injuries caused by projectiles propelled by the blast wave.
Q: What is Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
A: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that can develop after exposure to a traumatic event, such as an explosive blast.