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In regards to Blast Injury, which of the following is incorrect ?
A. The main determinant of primary blast injury is the blast wave pressure peak. B. There are 4 categories of blast injuries. C. Blast waves travel much faster and longer under water. D. The leading cause of death is from primary blast injury. |
D. Secondary blast injury
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List the 4 categories of Blast injury.
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1. Primary blast injury
2. Secondary blast injury 3. Tertiary blast injury 4. Quaternary blast injury |
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Which of the following is correct regarding Blast injury.
A. Secondary blast injury affects tissue-gas interfaces. B. The most significant life threatening injury is from lung involvement . C. The small bowel is affected more than the large bowel in primary blast injury. D. Secondary blast injury is due to the blast wave. |
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A. Primary C. Large bowel > small bowel D. Blast Wind. |
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Which of the following is incorrect ?
A. Primary blast injury primarily affects tissue-gas interfaces B. Secondary blast injury results in victim being struck by flying objects. C. The leading cause of death is from tertiary blast injury. D. Major structural collapse is a tertiary blast injury. |
C. Secondary Blast injury
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List the types of quaternary Blast injury.
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1. Inhalation of dust / toxic gases
2. Thermal Burns 3. Radiation injuries |
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List the main organs affected by Primary Blast Injury.
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1. ENT : Tympanic rupture / tinnitus
2. Lungs : Pneumothorax ; Lung contusions 3. GIT: Perforated bowel / contusions 4. CNS: Parenchymal and extra-axial Haemorrhage. |
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Which of the following is incorrect regarding Blast injury?
A. If there is tympanic membrane rupture, anticipate possible pulmonary and visceral injuries. B. In pregnant women, the placenta is at risk of abruption. C. Blasts are characterised by the release of large quantities of pressure and heat. D. The blast wave pressure peak is the main determinant of secondary blast injury. |
D. Primary blast injury.
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