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D R Richmond1, J T Yelverton, E R Fletcher

  • 1Division of Life Sciences, Los Alamos National Laboratory, New Mexico.

The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. Supplement
|May 1, 1989
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Blast overpressure can rupture eardrums, with varying pressures causing damage based on wave patterns, head orientation, and blast intensity. New data provides curves for eardrum rupture thresholds (P1) and 50% incidence (P50) at different severity levels.

Area of Science:

  • Blast injury research
  • Auditory system trauma
  • Occupational safety and health

Background:

  • Eardrum (tympanic membrane) rupture is a significant injury from blast overpressure.
  • Limited systematic studies exist detailing eardrum rupture from blast exposure.
  • Previous research often lacked specifics on the extent of eardrum damage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and summarize human and animal data on eardrum rupture thresholds related to blast pressure-time patterns.
  • To consolidate peak overpressures (P50) causing 50% eardrum rupture incidence across different blast conditions.
  • To present new data on blast overpressures as a function of duration for various eardrum rupture severities.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of existing literature on eardrum rupture from blast overpressure.

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  • Compilation and summarization of P50 data from animal studies (primarily dogs) and human criteria.
  • Analysis of blast wave patterns, including smooth-rising, complex, fast-rising, and static pressures.
  • Inclusion of data on head orientation relative to blast wave impact.
  • Presentation of new data as curves relating overpressure and duration for P1 (threshold) and P50.

    • Main Results:

    • P50 values varied significantly with blast type: smooth-rising (296 kPa for dogs), complex (205 kPa), fast-rising (78 kPa), static (105 kPa).
    • Blast overpressure duration was a factor only for very short durations.
    • Head orientation critically influenced eardrum exposure, with direct impact causing higher pressures than side-on or downstream exposure.
    • Widely used human criteria suggest P50 of 100 kPa and threshold of 35 kPa; recent data indicates a lower threshold (P1) around 20 kPa.

    Conclusions:

    • Blast overpressure characteristics, including wave pattern and head orientation, significantly impact eardrum rupture risk.
    • Existing human blast criteria may need refinement based on newer data suggesting lower thresholds.
    • The study provides valuable curves for assessing eardrum rupture risk across different blast severities and durations.