DARPA expands testing of Blast Gauge for identifying risk of traumatic brain injury

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is extending the testing of its Blast Gauge that measures the abrupt pressure and acceleration changes a soldier is exposed to in the event of a exposure to a blast. These external forces can result in traumatic brain injury (TBI), an often invisible injury that can cause a host of physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral effects. DARPA’s Blast Gauge is designed to provide medics with quantitative data to better identify those at risk of TBI so as to provide better treatment... Continue Reading DARPA expands testing of Blast Gauge for identifying risk of traumatic brain injury

Section: Military

Tags: Battlefield, DARPA, Explosives, Military

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