CDC Blast Injury

In an instant, explosions such as bombings and blasts can cause chaos and produce many life-threatening injuries and fatalities. Prehospital and hospital healthcare providers play critical roles in assessing and treating injuries immediately after mass casualty explosive events. Public health professionals must expect challenges in caring for the surge of victims after a terrorist bombing. This application is designed to help healthcare providers and public health professionals treat injuries, prepare for blast events, and save lives.

Professionals can use this app to access critical guidance during an emergency, even if communication networks are down.

Content for prehospital and hospital healthcare providers:
oEssential information for understanding explosions
oInformation about the clinical management of blast injuries
oSpecial populations treatment considerations (e.g., women who are pregnant, children)
oEmergency management solutions
oPersonal safety information
oOn-the-scene emergency response guidance

Content for public health professionals:
oEssential information for understanding explosions
oEmergency management solutions
oMedical surge capacity guidance including information on facilitating health systems emergency communication

Download this application for easy access to CDC’s blast injury information.