Comparison of the non-mortal gunshot and handmade explosive blast traumas during a low-intensity conflict on urban terrain

Abstract

Contrary to the expected, gunshot casualties were found to be more likely to suffer from extremity injuries than blast casualties did, and it should be noted that blast trauma casualties tend to have multiple compartment injuries that should not be missed. Ocular ruptures are also common, especially with blast injuries, warranting equipping the personnel with protective goggles.

Assessment of firearm injuries undergoing advanced airway management: Role II hospital experience

“…Accordingly, in another study, the injury rate that occurred due to blast trauma was 58.3%. [9] However, in the present study, the pistol-rifle/explosive ratio was found to be 38.7%, as opposed to the previous ones. This may be due to the inclusion of only those cases who could reach the Role II hospital alive.…”

“…Differences have been observed in injury sites with the change of weapon technology and combat style. In the study conducted by Güven et al, [9] extremities were the most frequently affected site in bullet injuries, while head and neck injuries were observed in blast injuries along with extremities. In our study, the thorax region was most commonly affected in bullet injuries, while the head and neck region was affected in blast injuries.…”

“…Trauma that arises from handmade explosives generally affects a lot of military staff in the region and involves metal fragments in the wound. [9] Bullet injuries occur in personnel directly targeted by a gun or rifle. Military rifles and guns have lower kinetic energy than explosives.…”

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“…Guven et al found that extremities were the most frequently affected body region in gunshot wounds[26]. In the previous studies, Akoglu et al, found the extremities and Durdu et al, found the upper extremities as most affected body region in gunshot wounds…”