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Blast injury
• From being struck by material thrown by the blast
From being thrown by the blast
Injuries to hollow organs, including the lungs, caused by the shock wave from the blast = life-threatening breathing emergencies.
First aid for a blast injury affecting breathing
• ESM (scene survey) and if person is injured because of a blast you should suspect a head or spinal injury therefore, prevent any movement.
Make sure the casualty is rested in a semi-sitting position if there is no suspected head or spinal injury. Send for medical help.
Monitor breathing and if ineffective, give assisted breathing. If breathing stops, give AR.
Give first aid for shock.
Give person care until medical help arrives
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