Military Brain Injury Awareness

Scientists presented evidence that the brain needs rest after an injury and that sustaining a second injury while recovering from the first can make the injury much worse. After U.S. Military officials heard this, they took immediate actions and decided they will take soldiers out of combat for 24 hours after being exposed exposed to roadside bomb blasts, and they will be examined for symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Short-term memory and concentration skills will be tested as well as check ups for double vision, ringing ears and more.
 

Recent attention toward brain injuries among troops comes from statistics showing that almost 20 percent of soldiers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan suffered from some form of TBI.

The Pentagon announced the changes in brain injury rules last week and troops are already being trained in their plan. Roadside bomb occurrences show no signs of decreasing and the new combat rules will allow soldiers a better chance of recovery from their injuries after exposure.

The Kansas City based brain injury attorneys at Roswold Law Group understand that brain injuries can have a dramatic impact on a life. A brain injury can affect cognitive skills, motor skills, ability to perform activities of daily living and more. Even a "minor" concussion can have a significant impact on an individual, especially if not given enough time to heal before incurring a second concussion. Read our article, What You Need to Know About Concussions for more information. If you are a Missouri or Kansas traumatic brain injury victim, we know you will find our site useful with answers to frequently asked questions about brain injuries and much more.