What types of injuries are typically associated with a Suicide Vest IED?

Injuries associated with a Suicide Vest IED primarily involve blast effects and the dispersion of shrapnel. A suicide vest is designed to create a rapid and lethal blast when detonated, leading to significant traumatic injuries. The explosion generates a pressure wave that can cause blast injuries, while shrapnel can include a variety of high-velocity fragments—often made of metal and other materials—that can penetrate the body. The term "frag of bone and teeth" highlights the potential for these projectiles to inflict severe damage, not only to soft tissues but also to skeletal structures and dental areas, leading to devastating trauma.

In contrast, while burns and lacerations can occur from a suicide vest explosion, they are not the primary injuries attributed to these devices. Similarly, contusions and abrasions or internal bleeding and fractures may be present in varying degrees, but they are not as characteristic or predominant in this type of blast-related incident as the injuries from blast and shrapnel. The intensity and mechanism of injuries from a suicide vest detonation mainly lead to the classification of injuries under blast and shrapnel impacts.