Produce a deafening supersonic overpressurization shock wave.
Manufactured (military) explosives are exclusively HE based.
May include improvised explosives.
Terrorists may use HE or HE plus LE to create explosives.
TNT
C-4
Semtex
Nitroglycerin
Dynamite
Ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO)
Create a subsonic explosion and lack HE’s overpressurization wave.
May include improvised explosives.
Terrorists may use HE or HE plus LE to create explosives.
Pipe bombs
Gunpowder
Pure petroleum-based bombs
MECHANISMS OF BLAST INJURIES
See Table 8-2 for categories of blast injuries, including body part affected and type of injury.
| CATEGORY | BODY PART AFFECTED | TYPES OF INJURIES |
|---|---|---|
Primary Unique to HE Results from impact of overpressurization wave with body surfaces | Gas-filled structures are most susceptible: Lungs GI tract Middle ear | Get Clinical Tree app for offline access 
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