Bomb Blast Injuries (V2)

Course overview

Most Americans assume bombings only happen in the Middle East, but in reality there is an ever-increasing risk of these events occurring in the United States. You must be prepared. It is essential that you understand the unique scene safety challenges present at any explosion. You must always consider the possibility of a secondary device. You should be aware of the target areas in your community and have a thorough understanding of how your jurisdiction plans to handle this type of an event. Using the Incident Management System daily is a simple but effective way to help prepare you and your agency for an event such as a bombing. Victims of an explosion are exposed to four different types of injury patterns. You must have a thorough knowledge of these injuries and the care that they require. You must recognize the need to apply practices that will save the most lives and improve your own safety.