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It happens when a person is struck by a piece of a projectile, grenade, or flying piece of debris that is the result of an explosion.
Many grenades such as the fragmentation grenade were made to send many pieces of shrapnel fly in all directions causing maximum damage.
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What are the chracteristics of a shrapnel wound?
Shrapnel wounds (generally during war time) comes in various forms: * Shrapnel is extremely sharp and it's caused by a bomb or grenade (booby traps). The thrust can sever a head or limbs. * Shrapnel can embed itself into a human body destroying organs, or, if the poor soldier is lucky enough it can be removed. * Shrapnel causes paralysis in the less fortunate (severs the spinal column.) * Shrapnel can also enter the gut area and cause severe damage laying the person's stomach wide open. * Shrapnel can enter the body at any angle and can be in extremely small pieces which is difficult for the surgeon to remove.
What was a shrapnel and why were they dangerouse?
No, it is keratin. Keratin.
What is a name for bomb fragments?
Shrapnel.
How many times was erich remarque wounded during world war 1?
About four or five times, he did not disclose too many details on his war experience so not all of the hits he took are known. One of his wounds was from shrapnel from a artillery shell and another he sustained when he inhaled during a gas attack.
What year was shrapnel invented?
Preety sure shrapnel was invented when someone went, hey see those guys over there, I really want them to blow up, but there really far away, thus the grenade was born.
Where do you get images of shrapnel wounds?
Simply write "shrapnel wounds into google images" and it will come up with somthing like this. http://images.google.com.au/images?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-GB%3Aofficial&hl=en&q=shrapnel+wounds&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2&aq=f&oq=
Can shrapnel wounds effect ears?
Sure! If your ears are in the way of flying shrapnel, the shrapnel can tear up the outsides of the ears. If you get hit directly on the sides of your head, the shrapnel can cut into your inner ear and deafen you.
What world war 1 cures where their for shrapnel wounds?
Band Aides
Burned skin shrapnel wounds blunt trauma injuries and ruptured organs may be symptoms of what type of CBRNE exposure?
Burned skin, shrapnel wounds, blunt trauma injuries and ruptured organs may be symptoms of exposure to explosives.
What were forceps used for in the civil war?
The removal of bone splinters and shrapnel from wounds.
What effects did the Vietnam war have on health?
Agent Orange and war wounds (shrapnel, burns, bullets, etc.).
What are the chracteristics of a shrapnel wound?
Shrapnel wounds (generally during war time) comes in various forms: * Shrapnel is extremely sharp and it's caused by a bomb or grenade (booby traps). The thrust can sever a head or limbs. * Shrapnel can embed itself into a human body destroying organs, or, if the poor soldier is lucky enough it can be removed. * Shrapnel causes paralysis in the less fortunate (severs the spinal column.) * Shrapnel can also enter the gut area and cause severe damage laying the person's stomach wide open. * Shrapnel can enter the body at any angle and can be in extremely small pieces which is difficult for the surgeon to remove.
What is shrapnel and why might it be dangerous?
shrapnel is a piece of metal. for example when a bomb explodes it creates shrapnel
What is the birth name of Tom Shrapnel?
Tom Shrapnel's birth name is Thomas Heydon Shrapnel.
What is the birth name of Joe Shrapnel?
Joe Shrapnel's birth name is Joe Sebastian Shrapnel.
What is the birth name of Lex Shrapnel?
Lex Shrapnel's birth name is Alexander Carey Shrapnel.
How do you use shrapnel in a sentence?
Over a dozen Marines were wounded on Saturday when they were struck by shrapnel from an IED. The word shrapnel is a noun.
