The diagnostic and therapeutic principle of explosive blast induced disabling brain injury and its thinking
Gao Jie,Wang Yongtang,Liu Yuan,Wang Li,Wu Yamin,Lai Xinan,Jiang Jianxin,Yang Ce
State Key Laboratory of Trauma,Burns and Combined Injury,Institute of Surgery Research,Daping Hospital,Third Military Medical University,Changjiang Zhilu,Daping,Chongqing 400042,China
Abstract:The explosive accidents happened frequently.Patients with disabling brain injury constitute the main population which is paid little attention.Based on the current researches about mild traumatic brain injury,post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy,the blast mechanism,pathophysiology,diagnosis,medical treatment,difficulties and the future progress are systematically reviewed.The early diagnosis,early prevention and first-aid psychological intervention are emphasized for the brain health of the population suffering from exposure of explosive blast injury.