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Chapter 20 - External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)»Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces (W20-W49)»Explosion of unspecified explosive materials (W40.9)

W40.9

Explosion of unspecified explosive materials

Related indications (MeSH) (1)

Blast Injuries1 drug (1 experimental)

Injuries resulting when a person is struck by particles impelled with violent force from an explosion. Blast causes pulmonary concussion and hemorrhage, laceration of other thoracic and abdominal viscera, ruptured ear drums, and minor effects in the central nervous system. (From Dorland, 27th ed)