Blast Trauma (Noun)
Meaning
Injury caused the explosion of a bomb (especially in enclosed spaces).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Blast trauma was a significant concern for emergency responders treating the wounded from the terrorist bombing.
- Medical professionals took swift action to treat victims suffering from blast trauma caused by the explosion on the subway.
- The explosion generated an extreme pressure wave that caused widespread blast trauma to civilians inside the building.
- Blast trauma was the leading cause of injury for survivors of the underground mine explosion due to the confined space.
- Survivors who were lucky enough to escape the bombing in the packed theater required immediate medical attention for severe blast trauma.