Apparatus and method for reducing traumatic brain injury and other injuries caused by concussion force or blast

摘要

A system for suppressing the harmful effects of radiant energy, blasts, or concussion events, which applies pressure to at least one jugular vein during or before the occurrence of the event to reduce blood flow out of the cranial cavity. Includes restraining. Inhibiting blood outflow from the cranial cavity increases intracranial volume and / or cerebrospinal fluid pressure, reducing the risk of traumatic brain injury and spinal column injury. Suppression of blood flow further increases intracranial pressure and volume, thereby increasing the pressure and volume of cochlear, vitreous and cerebrospinal fluid, which increases the risk of damage to the inner ear, internal structures of the eye, and spinal column. descend. In addition, increases in intracranial pressure and volume reduce the likelihood of brain damage and associated loss of olfactory function.