Both providers and service members should be aware of the potential effects of low-level blast exposure and which occupations and heavy weapon systems are associated with increased risk of LLB exposure.

What Is Low-Level Blast?

Blast generated from firing heavy weapon systems or explosives in combat or training environments. Exposure to low-level blast does not typically result in a clinically diagnosable concussion/mild traumatic brain injury. Exposure does not equal injury!

Providers

Does your patient work with heavy weapons systems, explosives, or both, and complain of: 

• Concentration problems
• Difficulty hearing
• Headaches
• Memory problems
• Slowed thinking or reaction times
• Decreased hand-eye coordination

They could be experiencing symptoms from low-level blast exposure. Download our new fact sheet and learn how to best document, manage, and care for your patients—to optimize warfighter brain health. 

Provider Fact Sheet

Service Members

Does your military occupation involve working with heavy weapon systems that leave you feeling unwell or not like yourself? You could be experiencing the effects from low-level blast exposure.

Symptoms from low-level blast exposure usually resolve with time. Learn more about how you can recognize, limit, and report your low-level blast exposure with our new fact sheet.

Service Member Fact Sheet