Traumatic brain injury in operation enduring freedom/operation iraqi freedom: a primer.
In greater numbers than in prior conflicts, service members deployed as part of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom have an increased risk of experiencing a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The basics of TBI are discussed, with particular attention paid to blast-related events, as this is a common mechanism of injury in this population. Particular attention is focused on the pharmacologic treatment of the sequlae of TBI and common comorbid conditions.
Fabrizio
Katherine S
KS
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (117), Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA. Katherine.Fabrizio@va.gov
Keltner
Norman L
NL
D001753:Blast Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy*; D015897:Comorbidity; D006801:Humans; D054542:Iraq War, 2003-2011; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D008889:Military Personnel / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014481:United States