# Unexploded Ordnance in Civilian Settings: A Hidden Cause of Blast‐Related Trauma

## TL;DR

Unexploded ordnance in civilian areas can cause blast injuries, so experts urge caution and proper handling.

## Contribution

Highlights unexploded ordnance as an under-recognized source of blast-related trauma in civilian contexts.

## Key findings

- Unfamiliar metallic objects in civilian settings may pose explosive hazards.
- Prompt notification of authorities is critical to prevent secondary injuries.
- Proper handling reduces individual and community morbidity.

## Abstract

Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion when unfamiliar metallic objects are encountered in civilian settings. Early recognition of potential explosive hazards, avoidance of civilian handling, and prompt notification of appropriate authorities are essential to prevent secondary injury and reduce avoidable morbidity at both individual and community levels.