A systematic review of military head injuries

Conclusions The description of body segment varies among articles and this makes comparisons among datasets difficult. There is a lack of detail regarding the precise position and severity of injuries, and long-term outcome for casualties. It is demonstrated that wearing military helmets reduces fatalities on and off the battlefield. The risk of BHBT injuries is widely referred to, but evidence of their occurrence is not provided by the authors that describe the risk of BHBT occurring. Further research into the causes and severity of head injuries would be useful for designers of military helmets and other associated personal protective equipment, particularly as advances in materials technology means lighter, thinner and more protective helmets are achievable.
Source: Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Drugs: CNS (not psychiatric), Neurological injury, Trauma CNS / PNS, Trauma, Injury Review Source Type: research