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Occurs when the blast wave transfers energy to the body. Gas containing structures are the most affected e.g. lungs, ears and gastrointestinal tract
Occurs when fragments of bombs or debris from the blast lead to direct injury. These include penetrating and non-penetrating injuries
These are classically caused by the blast wind throwing people into the air, leading to injury on impact with other objects
Related to the blast, but not caused by primary, secondary or tertiary mechanisms. e.g exacerbation of a pre-existing medical condition
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