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Frequently Asked Questions

A: Blast injuries range from internal organ injuries, including lung and traumatic brain injury (TBI), extremity injuries, burns, hearing and balance injuries, ocular and vision injuries, and hemorrhage (internal or external bleeding). Multiple types of injuries often result from a single blast exposure, making blast injuries complex. Learn more about specific blast-related injuries.

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Injury Prevention Accomplishments

WebMedical research to prevent blast injury considers the entire spectrum of potential injuries, from primary to quinary. The design of prevention systems requires an …

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Blast Injury Research Coordinating Office (BIRCO)

WebWelcome to the Blast Injury Research Coordinating Office (BIRCO) Blast Injury 101, what is a blast injury page. A blast injury is a complex type of physical trauma …

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Blast Injury Research Coordinating Office (BIRCO)

WebA blast wave is an area of pressure expanding supersonically outward from an explosive core. It has a leading shock front of compressed gases. The blast wave is …

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Ongoing Research by Partners

WebBiomarkers; Articles coming soon. Blast-Related TBI; A biomechanical-based approach to scale blast-induced molecular changes in the brain. We acknowledge support from the …

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Disseminating Blast Injury Research Information

WebThe DoD Blast Injury Research Coordinating Office (BIRCO) and DoD/VA Vision Center of Excellence (VCE) are co-sponsoring a breakout session at this year's Military Health …

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Blast Injury Research Coordinating Office (BIRCO)

WebThe BIRCO plays a critical role in advancing blast injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation strategies by promoting collaboration between medical and …

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Blast Injury Research Coordinating Office (BIRCO)

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Blast Injury Research Coordinating Office (BIRCO)

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Blast Injury Research Coordinating Office (BIRCO)

WebWound infection continues to be a significant source of morbidity and mortality in the modern era of military healthcare. Victims of blast injury often suffer from multiple traumatic …

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Blast Injury Research Coordinating Office (BIRCO)

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Leadership and Organization

WebHeadquarters, US Army Medical Research and Development Command ATTN: FCMR-RTB 810 Schreider Street Fort Detrick, MD 21702-5000 301-619-9801

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Blast Injury Research Coordinating Office (BIRCO)

WebNinth Department of Defense State-of-the-Science (SoS) Meeting on Blast Injury Research continues the legacy of this unique meeting series that leverages the …

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Blast Injury Research Coordinating Office (BIRCO)

WebBIRCO is a member of the DOD team responding to National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18 NDAA) Section 734, which mandates that …

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Lieutenant Colonel Adam B. Lewis

WebLieutenant Colonel (LTC) Adam B. Lewis is the Brain Health Research Coordinator for the Department of Defense's Blast Injury Research Coordinating Office. …

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Blast Injury Research Coordinating Office (BIRCO)

WebWelcome to the Blast Injury Research Coordinating Office (BIRCO) News and Highlights Facilitating Collaboration Within and Outside of the Department of …

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Blast Injury Research Coordinating Office (BIRCO)

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DoD Working Group on Computational Modeling

WebThe BIRCO established the DoD Working Group (WG) on Computational Modeling of Human Lethality, Injury, and Impairment from Blast-Related Threats to …

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Blast Injury Research Coordinating Office (BIRCO)

WebThe US Department of Defense uses the Taxonomy of Injuries from Explosive Devices (as described in DoDD 6025.21E) to organize blast injuries into five …

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