Repetitive Low-level Blast Exposure and Neurocognitive Effects in Army Ranger Mortarmen
ABSTRACT Introduction Occupational exposure to repetitive, low-level blasts in military training and combat has been tied to subconcussive injury and poor health outcomes for service members. Most low-level blast studies to date have focused on explosive breaching and firing heavy weapon systems; ho...
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Published in | Military medicine Vol. 188; no. 3-4; pp. e771 - e779 |
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Abstract | ABSTRACT
Introduction
Occupational exposure to repetitive, low-level blasts in military training and combat has been tied to subconcussive injury and poor health outcomes for service members. Most low-level blast studies to date have focused on explosive breaching and firing heavy weapon systems; however, there is limited research on the repetitive blast exposure and physiological effects that mortarmen experience when firing mortar weapon systems. Motivated by anecdotal symptoms of mortarmen, the purpose of this paper is to characterize this exposure and its resulting neurocognitive effects in order to provide preliminary findings and actionable recommendations to safeguard the health of mortarmen.
Materials and Methods
In collaboration with the U.S. Army Rangers at Fort Benning, blast exposure, symptoms, and pupillary light reflex were measured during 3 days of firing 81 mm and 120 mm mortars in training. Blast exposure analysis included the examination of the blast overpressure (BOP) and cumulative exposure by mortarman position, as well as comparison to the 4 psi safety threshold. Pupillary light reflex responses were analyzed with linear mixed effects modeling. All neurocognitive results were compared between mortarmen (n = 11) and controls (n = 4) and cross-compared with blast exposure and blast history.
Results
Nearly 500 rounds were fired during the study, resulting in a high cumulative blast exposure for all mortarmen. While two mortarmen had average BOPs exceeding the 4 psi safety limit (Fig. 2), there was a high prevalence of mTBI-like symptoms among all mortarmen, with over 70% experiencing headaches, ringing in the ears, forgetfulness/poor memory, and taking longer to think during the training week (n ≥ 8/11). Mortarmen also had smaller and slower pupillary light reflex responses relative to controls, with significantly slower dilation velocity (P < 0.05) and constriction velocity (P < 0.10).
Conclusion
Mortarmen experienced high cumulative blast exposure coinciding with altered neurocognition that is suggestive of blast-related subconcussive injury. These neurocognitive effects occurred even in mortarmen with average BOP below the 4 psi safety threshold. While this study was limited by a small sample size, its results demonstrate a concerning health risk for mortarmen that requires additional study and immediate action. Behavioral changes like ducking and standing farther from the mortar when firing can generally help reduce mortarmen BOP exposure, but we recommend the establishment of daily cumulative safety thresholds and daily firing limits in training to reduce cumulative blast exposure, and ultimately, improve mortarmen’s quality of life and longevity in service. |
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AbstractList | Occupational exposure to repetitive, low-level blasts in military training and combat has been tied to subconcussive injury and poor health outcomes for service members. Most low-level blast studies to date have focused on explosive breaching and firing heavy weapon systems; however, there is limited research on the repetitive blast exposure and physiological effects that mortarmen experience when firing mortar weapon systems. Motivated by anecdotal symptoms of mortarmen, the purpose of this paper is to characterize this exposure and its resulting neurocognitive effects in order to provide preliminary findings and actionable recommendations to safeguard the health of mortarmen.INTRODUCTIONOccupational exposure to repetitive, low-level blasts in military training and combat has been tied to subconcussive injury and poor health outcomes for service members. Most low-level blast studies to date have focused on explosive breaching and firing heavy weapon systems; however, there is limited research on the repetitive blast exposure and physiological effects that mortarmen experience when firing mortar weapon systems. Motivated by anecdotal symptoms of mortarmen, the purpose of this paper is to characterize this exposure and its resulting neurocognitive effects in order to provide preliminary findings and actionable recommendations to safeguard the health of mortarmen.In collaboration with the U.S. Army Rangers at Fort Benning, blast exposure, symptoms, and pupillary light reflex were measured during 3 days of firing 81 mm and 120 mm mortars in training. Blast exposure analysis included the examination of the blast overpressure (BOP) and cumulative exposure by mortarman position, as well as comparison to the 4 psi safety threshold. Pupillary light reflex responses were analyzed with linear mixed effects modeling. All neurocognitive results were compared between mortarmen (n = 11) and controls (n = 4) and cross-compared with blast exposure and blast history.MATERIALS AND METHODSIn collaboration with the U.S. Army Rangers at Fort Benning, blast exposure, symptoms, and pupillary light reflex were measured during 3 days of firing 81 mm and 120 mm mortars in training. Blast exposure analysis included the examination of the blast overpressure (BOP) and cumulative exposure by mortarman position, as well as comparison to the 4 psi safety threshold. Pupillary light reflex responses were analyzed with linear mixed effects modeling. All neurocognitive results were compared between mortarmen (n = 11) and controls (n = 4) and cross-compared with blast exposure and blast history.Nearly 500 rounds were fired during the study, resulting in a high cumulative blast exposure for all mortarmen. While two mortarmen had average BOPs exceeding the 4 psi safety limit (Fig. 2), there was a high prevalence of mTBI-like symptoms among all mortarmen, with over 70% experiencing headaches, ringing in the ears, forgetfulness/poor memory, and taking longer to think during the training week (n ≥ 8/11). Mortarmen also had smaller and slower pupillary light reflex responses relative to controls, with significantly slower dilation velocity (P < 0.05) and constriction velocity (P < 0.10).RESULTSNearly 500 rounds were fired during the study, resulting in a high cumulative blast exposure for all mortarmen. While two mortarmen had average BOPs exceeding the 4 psi safety limit (Fig. 2), there was a high prevalence of mTBI-like symptoms among all mortarmen, with over 70% experiencing headaches, ringing in the ears, forgetfulness/poor memory, and taking longer to think during the training week (n ≥ 8/11). Mortarmen also had smaller and slower pupillary light reflex responses relative to controls, with significantly slower dilation velocity (P < 0.05) and constriction velocity (P < 0.10).Mortarmen experienced high cumulative blast exposure coinciding with altered neurocognition that is suggestive of blast-related subconcussive injury. These neurocognitive effects occurred even in mortarmen with average BOP below the 4 psi safety threshold. While this study was limited by a small sample size, its results demonstrate a concerning health risk for mortarmen that requires additional study and immediate action. Behavioral changes like ducking and standing farther from the mortar when firing can generally help reduce mortarmen BOP exposure, but we recommend the establishment of daily cumulative safety thresholds and daily firing limits in training to reduce cumulative blast exposure, and ultimately, improve mortarmen's quality of life and longevity in service.CONCLUSIONMortarmen experienced high cumulative blast exposure coinciding with altered neurocognition that is suggestive of blast-related subconcussive injury. These neurocognitive effects occurred even in mortarmen with average BOP below the 4 psi safety threshold. While this study was limited by a small sample size, its results demonstrate a concerning health risk for mortarmen that requires additional study and immediate action. Behavioral changes like ducking and standing farther from the mortar when firing can generally help reduce mortarmen BOP exposure, but we recommend the establishment of daily cumulative safety thresholds and daily firing limits in training to reduce cumulative blast exposure, and ultimately, improve mortarmen's quality of life and longevity in service. ABSTRACT Introduction Occupational exposure to repetitive, low-level blasts in military training and combat has been tied to subconcussive injury and poor health outcomes for service members. Most low-level blast studies to date have focused on explosive breaching and firing heavy weapon systems; however, there is limited research on the repetitive blast exposure and physiological effects that mortarmen experience when firing mortar weapon systems. Motivated by anecdotal symptoms of mortarmen, the purpose of this paper is to characterize this exposure and its resulting neurocognitive effects in order to provide preliminary findings and actionable recommendations to safeguard the health of mortarmen. Materials and Methods In collaboration with the U.S. Army Rangers at Fort Benning, blast exposure, symptoms, and pupillary light reflex were measured during 3 days of firing 81 mm and 120 mm mortars in training. Blast exposure analysis included the examination of the blast overpressure (BOP) and cumulative exposure by mortarman position, as well as comparison to the 4 psi safety threshold. Pupillary light reflex responses were analyzed with linear mixed effects modeling. All neurocognitive results were compared between mortarmen (n = 11) and controls (n = 4) and cross-compared with blast exposure and blast history. Results Nearly 500 rounds were fired during the study, resulting in a high cumulative blast exposure for all mortarmen. While two mortarmen had average BOPs exceeding the 4 psi safety limit (Fig. 2), there was a high prevalence of mTBI-like symptoms among all mortarmen, with over 70% experiencing headaches, ringing in the ears, forgetfulness/poor memory, and taking longer to think during the training week (n ≥ 8/11). Mortarmen also had smaller and slower pupillary light reflex responses relative to controls, with significantly slower dilation velocity (P < 0.05) and constriction velocity (P < 0.10). Conclusion Mortarmen experienced high cumulative blast exposure coinciding with altered neurocognition that is suggestive of blast-related subconcussive injury. These neurocognitive effects occurred even in mortarmen with average BOP below the 4 psi safety threshold. While this study was limited by a small sample size, its results demonstrate a concerning health risk for mortarmen that requires additional study and immediate action. Behavioral changes like ducking and standing farther from the mortar when firing can generally help reduce mortarmen BOP exposure, but we recommend the establishment of daily cumulative safety thresholds and daily firing limits in training to reduce cumulative blast exposure, and ultimately, improve mortarmen’s quality of life and longevity in service. Occupational exposure to repetitive, low-level blasts in military training and combat has been tied to subconcussive injury and poor health outcomes for service members. Most low-level blast studies to date have focused on explosive breaching and firing heavy weapon systems; however, there is limited research on the repetitive blast exposure and physiological effects that mortarmen experience when firing mortar weapon systems. Motivated by anecdotal symptoms of mortarmen, the purpose of this paper is to characterize this exposure and its resulting neurocognitive effects in order to provide preliminary findings and actionable recommendations to safeguard the health of mortarmen. In collaboration with the U.S. Army Rangers at Fort Benning, blast exposure, symptoms, and pupillary light reflex were measured during 3 days of firing 81 mm and 120 mm mortars in training. Blast exposure analysis included the examination of the blast overpressure (BOP) and cumulative exposure by mortarman position, as well as comparison to the 4 psi safety threshold. Pupillary light reflex responses were analyzed with linear mixed effects modeling. All neurocognitive results were compared between mortarmen (n = 11) and controls (n = 4) and cross-compared with blast exposure and blast history. Nearly 500 rounds were fired during the study, resulting in a high cumulative blast exposure for all mortarmen. While two mortarmen had average BOPs exceeding the 4 psi safety limit (Fig. 2), there was a high prevalence of mTBI-like symptoms among all mortarmen, with over 70% experiencing headaches, ringing in the ears, forgetfulness/poor memory, and taking longer to think during the training week (n ≥ 8/11). Mortarmen also had smaller and slower pupillary light reflex responses relative to controls, with significantly slower dilation velocity (P < 0.05) and constriction velocity (P < 0.10). Mortarmen experienced high cumulative blast exposure coinciding with altered neurocognition that is suggestive of blast-related subconcussive injury. These neurocognitive effects occurred even in mortarmen with average BOP below the 4 psi safety threshold. While this study was limited by a small sample size, its results demonstrate a concerning health risk for mortarmen that requires additional study and immediate action. Behavioral changes like ducking and standing farther from the mortar when firing can generally help reduce mortarmen BOP exposure, but we recommend the establishment of daily cumulative safety thresholds and daily firing limits in training to reduce cumulative blast exposure, and ultimately, improve mortarmen's quality of life and longevity in service. |
Author | McElrath, Jessica h Trimpe, Grace r Hutchinson, Charles r Woodall, Julia l.a Sak, Jordyn a Mei, Yajun Cowdrick, Kyle R Rains, James k Myhre, Remington l Bove Muñoz, Brady m |
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Occupational exposure to repetitive, low-level blasts in military training and combat has been tied to subconcussive injury and poor... Occupational exposure to repetitive, low-level blasts in military training and combat has been tied to subconcussive injury and poor health outcomes for... |
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