Traumatic brain injury hospitalizations of U.S. Army soldiers deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq

摘要: Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a life-altering condition that has affected many of our soldiers returning from war. In the current conflicts, improvised explosive device (IED) greatly increased potential for to sustain TBI. This study's objective was establish benchmark admission rates U.S. Army with TBIs identified during deployment Iraq and Afghanistan. Methods The study population consisted deployed Afghanistan September 11, 2001, through 30, 2007. Population data were merged identify hospitalizations deployment. Using international Barell Injury Diagnosis Matrix, TBI-related admissions categorized into Type 1 (the most severe), 2, 3 least severe). All analyses performed in 2008. Results Of 2898 TBI inpatient episodes care, 46% 1, 54% less than 1% 3. Over 65% injuries resulted explosions, while almost half all non-battle-related. Overall 24.6 41.8 per 10,000 soldier-years. hospitalization rose over time both campaigns, although experienced 1.7 times higher overall 2.2 proportion showed an ascending trend. Conclusions Future surveillance needed evaluate effectiveness implementation preventive measures.