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.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (117), Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA. Katherine.Fabrizio@va.gov
Katherine S
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Fabrizio
Norman L
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Keltner
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