Abstract
Improvised explosive device IED attack becomes main reason of casualties among coalition soldiers during military missions in Afghanistan and Iraq. In under-belly explosion scenario the most exposed on blast effects body part is leg. The aim of studies presented in this paper has been indication of factors enhancing lower leg injury risk during IDE attack. Model of soldier in KTO Rosomak (Polish army wheeled armoured vehicle) crew compartment created in Madymo software has been used for research. Results of simulations has been analysed and injury criteria has been determined.
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The study was conducted within “Improve the safety and protection of soldiers on missions through action in military-medical and technical areas” research project co-financed by the Polish National Center of Research and Development (DOBR-BIO4/022/131449/2013).
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Gzik, M., Wolański, W., Gzik-Zroska, B., Joszko, K., Burkacki, M., Suchoń, S. (2016). Risk Factors Influencing Lower Limbs Injuries During IED Blast. In: Piętka, E., Badura, P., Kawa, J., Wieclawek, W. (eds) Information Technologies in Medicine. ITiB 2016. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 472. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-39904-1_27
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