Neuropsychological Assessment in Extreme Environments

Abstract

In this paper, we summarize studies that used ANAM tests to assess the effects of environmental stressors. The findings document performance changes resulting from conditions relevant to military operational medicine. These conditions included radiation exposure, toxins, high altitude, undersea conditions, Marine basic training, advanced military training, and fatigue. The results of these studies demonstrate that ANAM detects cognitive changes in extreme environments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA523674

Entities

People

  • Daniel Levinson
  • Dennis Reeves
  • Louis Banderet
  • Michael Lowe
  • Robert L. Kane
  • Wayne Harris

Organizations

  • Naval Aerospace Medical Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Basic Training
  • Brain Injuries
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Environment
  • Extreme Environments
  • Health Services
  • High Altitude
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Training
  • Psychology
  • Radiation
  • Reaction Time
  • Training
  • United States

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