Post-Concussion Syndrome Following Blast Injury: A Cross-Sectional Study of Beirut Blast Casualties

Our study revealed a remarkably high prevalence of PCS among survivors of the Beirut blast, with younger individuals and females disproportionately affected. This highlights the need for age- and sex-specific rehabilitation and support programs. However, the study was limited by incomplete patients records and contact information, leading to the exclusion of a significant number of patients who initially presented to the ED. Ultimately, this study underscores the crucial role of robust public health preparedness and specialized care pathways against future large-scale catastrophes. Further assessment, including neurobiomarker evaluation, will be conducted on these survivors.

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Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
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2025-05-18
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https://doi.org/10.5811/westjem.21131
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Traumatic Brain Injury Research
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Post-Concussion Syndrome Following Blast Injury: A Cross-Sectional Study of Beirut Blast Casualties

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Post-Concussion Syndrome Following Blast Injury: A Cross-Sectional Study of Beirut Blast Casualties

Moustafa Al Hariri, Eveline Hitti, Hind Anan, Afif Mufarrij, Firas Kobeissy
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Abstract

Our study revealed a remarkably high prevalence of PCS among survivors of the Beirut blast, with younger individuals and females disproportionately affected. This highlights the need for age- and sex-specific rehabilitation and support programs. However, the study was limited by incomplete patients records and contact information, leading to the exclusion of a significant number of patients who initially presented to the ED. Ultimately, this study underscores the crucial role of robust public health preparedness and specialized care pathways against future large-scale catastrophes. Further assessment, including neurobiomarker evaluation, will be conducted on these survivors.

Western Journal of Emergency MedicineVol. 26(3)
American University of Beirut Medical Center (LB), American University of Beirut (LB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 84%
Traumatic Brain Injury Research
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