Auditory, Vestibular and Cognitive Effects due to Repeated Blast Exposure on the Warfighter

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to evaluate and characterize the vestibular, auditory, and oculomotor sequelae to blast exposure in Warfighters diagnosed with blast-induced traumatic brain injury (BI-TBI). The results of this study are intended to contribute to the development of objective diagnostic measures appropriate for the BI-TBI population, and to the development of empirical vestibular, auditory, and oculomotor return-to-duty standards. It is believed that the range of sensory findings measured in a sample of BI-TBI patients will provide an observational basis for measuring treatment progression, as well as empirical methods for establishing the severity of the sensory loss due to blast exposure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA576370

Entities

People

  • Amy E. Nedostup
  • Clyde D. Byrne
  • Kristen L. Casto

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Brain Injuries
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Ear
  • Explosive Devices
  • Eye Movements
  • Head Injuries
  • Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Training
  • Nervous System
  • Penetrating Wounds
  • Rocket Propelled Grenades
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Surveys
  • Test Methods
  • Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Wounds And Injuries

Readers

  • Auditory Neuroscience/Auditory Physiology.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.