Features of the clinical course of acubarotrauma in lightly wounded people in modern armed conflict

When analyzing the existing pathology of the wounded who were admitted for treatment during the Special Military Operation in Ukraine, it was found that the proportion of lightly wounded with acubarotrauma is up to 60%. All the wounded who had complaints about the organ of hearing were examined by an otorhinolaryngologist, an audiological examination was performed, and treatment was prescribed. Among them were wounded with isolated acubarotrauma (20%), as well as with combined damage to other organs and systems. Clinically, acubarotrauma has been divided into acutrauma and barotrauma. Treatment was prescribed comprehensively under clinical recommendations, taking into account the type of injury, how long ago it was received, and therapeutic measures at the previous stages of evacuation. Early treatment (in the first 5–10 days after the injury) led to excellent results: the state of auditory function improved, and positive dynamics were noted during audiological examination. When treatment was carried out 12–15 days after injury, the desired positive effect was not achieved. Early inpatient treatment can be regarded as an important element in the overall system of maintaining the combat effectiveness of units performing specific tasks in conditions of armed conflict.