BLAST TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY:AN OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) from an explosive blast remains a signiﬁcant
problem for military and law enforcement personnel exposed to harmful
levels of blast shockwaves, especially those involved in operations andtraining. A blast shockwave can cause a series of complex mechanical andphysical reactions in the brain. Mild to moderate TBI may be diﬃcult todetect immediately post event, with cognitive or motor deﬁcits manifesting
weeks or months later. Additionally, scientiﬁc studies have linked repetitiveoverpressure exposure to structural changes in the brain, increased risk ofPTSD, acceleration of age-associated neurological disorders, and concussion
symptoms, highlighting the need for individualized blast surveillance
similar to radiation badge programs. Because it is not practical to provide
protection from the occupational hazard of blast shockwaves, monitoring anddocumenting exposure to identify individuals at risk for TBI is paramount.

SAFER TRAINING & DRILLSKNOW YOUR SAFE DISTANCE
Ensure appropriate Minimum Safe
Distance for your stack

ACTUAL SIZETHE SOLUTION FORMILITARY & LAW ENFORCEMENTMEASURE FLASHBANG SHOCKWAVES
Deploy ﬂashbangs with conﬁdence byknowing overpressure levels based on sizeand conﬁguration of room
MAP YOUR ENVIRONMENTLocate the best places to stand in a room
during an explosive breach and entry

IMPROVE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES
Minimize exposures and preserve performance

GUIDE TRIAGE

Securely interrogate wirelessly or via button push, aiding quick decision making

MONITOR REPETITIVE EXPOSURE
FROM WEAPONS
Track overpressure exposure fromartillery, mortar, shoulder ﬁred weapons,and small arms ﬁre on operators

BLAST EXPOSURE TO AID IN TREATMENTRELIABLE BATTERY
Non-rechargeable battery designed for military extremes, lasts a full deployment
and minimizes logistics
ROBUST
Fully encapsulated design withstands weather and blast
FLEXIBLE MOUNTING
Easily attaches to helmets, gear, structures, and vehicles
SECURE
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BLAST GAUGEBLAST ORIGIN
MSD (11.5 FT)Ostertag, M. H., Kenyon, M., Borkholder, D. A., Lee, G., Silva, U. D., &Blast overpressure, acceleration, and body loading data for detailed event analysis
WIRELESS
Optional wireless connectivity to a PC or iOS/Android handheld to download blast
information to user-friendly app

ENVIRONMENTAL MAPPING

Kamimori, G. (2013). The Blast Gauge™ System as a Research Tool toQuantify Blast Overpressure in Complex Environments. Volume 3A:
Biomedical and Biotechnology Engineering. doi:10.1115

SUPPORT MEDICS/EMTS
TRIAGE WIRELESSLY OR WITH A BUTTON PUSH
Instantly assist the trauma team in guiding triage with objective blast exposure data
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT’S PEAK PERFORMANCE
Track personnel to identify those at-risk and proactively manage the level of exposureand subsequent wellness

CONTROL LIABILITY

REDUCE PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIMSMonitor a breach or controlled destination in a civilian locale to ensure
it didn’t cause shockwave damage

BATTLE-TESTED
Fielded by the U.S. Military

PROTECT YOUR OPERATORSReduce exposures to mitigate long-term implications of the occupation

USER-FRIENDLY MOBILE APP

FLEXIBLE MOUNTING:HEAD
SHOULDERCHEST

Ensure operators get evaluated for the long-term care they deserve with objective
measures documenting occupational exposure

ADVANCE RESEARCHINEXPENSIVE AND EASY-TO-USE TOOL anyone can use for research into vulnerability,survivability, and lethality related to explosives, protective materials, vehicles, andweapon systems

ACCURATE CAPTURE OF BLAST OVERPRESSURE: BLAST GAUGE SYSTEM VS. PENCIL PROBE

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