Category: Forensic medicine

Triad of injuries of bomb explosion

bruises (contusions) abrasions punctured lacerations

Injuries due to shockwave produced by bomb blast

A bomb explosion produces a shockwave that is composed of a high pressure wave followed by a negative pressure wave. Pressure exceeding 700 kilopascals (100lb/sq inch) is necessary

Forensic medicine

Incendiary bomb

Bomb that is designed to start fires. They produce temperatures of about 1000 degree C. Eg: Napalm, thermite

Forensic medicine

Blast Lung

The injury to the lungs as a result of the air blast (shockwave) produced by a bomb explosion is referred to as blast lung. Features of blast lung:

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