Controlled blast exposure during forced explosive entry training and mild traumatic brain injury
2011
BACKGROUND: There is a paucity of data regarding the pathophysiology and short- and long-term neurologic consequences of primary blast injury in humans. The purpose of this investigation was to test the feasibility of implementing a research protocol in the context of a forced explosive entry training course. METHODS: Instructors (n = 4) and students (n = 10) completing the Police Explosives Technicians-Forced Entry Instructors course were recruited to participate in the study. Participants underwent a physical examination, tests of postural stability and vestibular ataxia, and a neurocognitive battery 1 day before and 10 days following practical forced explosive entry exercises. RESULTS: The instructors reported significantly more blast exposures in their careers than the students (p Language: en
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