Hearing Damage Induced by Blast Overpressure at Mild TBI Level in a Chinchilla Model

Abstract

The peripheral auditory system and various structures within the central auditory system are vulnerable to blast injuries, and even blast overpressure is at relatively mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) level. However, the extent of hearing loss in relation to blast number and time course of post-blast is not well understood. This study reports the progressive hearing damage measured in chinchillas after multiple blast exposures at mild TBI levels (103–138 kPa or 15–20 psi).

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2020
Source ID
10.1093/milmed/usz309

Entities

People

  • Kyle D. Smith
  • Rong Z Gan
  • Tao Chen

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Research and Development Command
  • University of Oklahoma

Tags

Readers

  • Auditory Neuroscience/Auditory Physiology.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.