Pressure from a blast injury may be transmitted from the trunk via the large blood vessels to the brain. The increase in intracranial pressure can result in a number of central nervous system injuries.
Possible scenario: Person in water exposed to underwater explosion
Clinical findings:
(1) loss of consciousness
(2) confusion and disorientation
(3) headache
(4) tinnitus
(5) dizziness
(6) tremor
(7) bleeding from the ears, nose and/or mouth
The increase in intracranial pressure may persist in severe cases.
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