SZ/OEMU/59/12/2/2 - The problem of blast injuries

Reference code

SZ/OEMU/59/12/2/2

Level of description

Item

Title

The problem of blast injuries

Date/s

1941

Quantity & Format

9 leaves Pamphlets

Subject

Explosions -- Physiological effect

Creator

Zuckerman, Solly, 1904-1993

Scope and content

Examines haemorrhagic lesions in internal organs of experimental animals due to the blast of high explosive. Besides the direct effects of blast, humans are often violently displaced during explosions and this can cause pulmonary haemorrhages. It is suggested that attention be paid to internal injury due to indirect blast effects.

SZ - Zuckerman Archive
- SZ/OEMU - Ministry of Home Security, Oxford Extra-Mural Unit
  - SZ/OEMU/59 - [OEMU. Casualty survey. Effects of blast; and air raid effects on morale]
    - SZ/OEMU/59/12 - [Casualty survey. Final write-up: drafts, appendices and index]
      - SZ/OEMU/59/12/2 - [Casualty survey final write-up: appendix III]
        SZ/OEMU/59/12/2/2 - The problem of blast injuries

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