Profile of bomb blast injuries

Abstract

Bomb blast injuries in India have unfortunately been a recurring and tragic reality, stemming from acts of terrorism and insurgency that have targeted various regions of the country. These incidents have resulted in significant loss of life, severe injuries, and lasting trauma for those affected. The impact of bomb blast injuries in India is not only physical but also psychological, affecting individuals, families, and communities at large.The injuries sustained in bomb blasts can vary in severity and type, depending on factors such as the type of explosive device used, the location of the blast, and the proximity of individuals to the explosion. Common injuries include shrapnel wounds, burns, fractures, traumatic amputations, and head injuries. The force of the blast can cause extensive damage to internal organs, leading to conditions such as blast lung injury, abdominal trauma, and hearing loss. The pattern of injuries due to bomb blast on the victims. Identification of the dead body of the deceased victims. To ascertain the distance of the victim from the blast from nature of injuries. Eardrum injuries sustained and mental trauma to live victims. To ascertain the presence of foreign bodies, primary and secondary missiles and there by assisting in investigations. The present study “The Profile of Bomb Blast Injuries’’ has been carried out in the one of the Major Medical College and Hospital in Maharashtra State. The present study has been carried out during the period of January 2003 to July 2004, During this study total cases studied were sixty nine (69), they are grouped as A & B. A : - 32 cases died due to bomb blast has been meticulously studied. B: - 37 injured persons ( clinical cases) due to bomb blast has been studied in the different wardsof hospital. In the present work total 69 cases were studied by group A & B i.e group A: 32 cases brought dead in the hospital, while group B:37 cases admitted in the hospital and following conclusion are derived :-1. Maximum affected persons from group A: deaths as well as from group B : clinical cases injured in bomb blast, were in the age group of 11 to 40 years. 2. Maximum cases from group A (brought dead to the hospital) as well as clinical cases from group B admitted in the hospital are much higher in males as compared to females. 3. The persons died, group A and injured cases (clinical) group B, during bomb blast in present study was mainly belong to Hindu religion as compared to other religions. 4. It was found in the present study that the persons died in bomb blast were mostly the residents of Mumbai city in comparison with those who are residing outside of Mumbai.