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Injuries caused by home-made explosives
Forensic Science International
|September 1, 1978
Summary
Injuries from homemade explosives are common in Eastern countries, often caused by blast, shrapnel, and flash. Accidental injuries to handlers and manufacturers follow a distinct pattern.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Science
- Trauma Surgery
- Public Health
Background:
- Home-made unconventional explosives (UCEs) pose significant injury risks.
- Their use is prevalent in regions like India and Sri Lanka.
- UCEs cause injuries through blast, shrapnel, and flash effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze injury patterns from UCEs.
- To identify characteristics of accidental injuries among handlers and manufacturers.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case series analysis of 86 injury cases.
- Review of injury mechanisms: blast, shrapnel, and flash.
Main Results:
- Blast injuries occur primarily at close range.
- Accidental injuries to handlers and manufacturers exhibit a specific pattern.
- Injuries are attributed to the combined effects of blast, shrapnel, and flash.
Conclusions:
- Understanding UCE injury patterns is crucial for prevention and treatment.
- Specific injury patterns among handlers and manufacturers warrant targeted safety measures.
- Public health initiatives should address the risks associated with UCEs in endemic regions.