Term
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Definition
Traumatically induced alteration of mental function
Temporary impairment |
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| What are the MC organized sports that cause head injury? |
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Definition
| Football, soccer, basketball |
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Term
| What activity all-together accounts for the most head injuries? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the three types of concussions? |
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Definition
Coup
Countercoup
Rotational |
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Term
| Which concussion type is caused by the initial impact? |
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Definition
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| Which type of concussion is caused by the rebound action of the brain against the skull after the initial impact? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which type of concussion is caused by a twisting of the brain as it rebounds? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the signs and symptoms of a concussion? |
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Definition
Confusion
Blank stare
Delayed /abnormal responses
Emotional lability
HA/ dizzyness, visual changes
Retrograde/antegrade amnesia |
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Term
| Which type of amnesia is a loss of memory prior to the trauma? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which type of amnesia is a loss of memory after the trauma? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which type of amnesia is typically reported as a memory loss over a longer time period? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the signs and symptoms of increased ICP? |
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Definition
Vomiting
Increasing HA
Altered LOC |
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Term
| How are players evaluated at the time of a head injury? |
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Definition
Amnesia
LOC
Mental Testing
Physical testing |
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Term
| What eval is done within 24hrs as an initial f/u? |
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Definition
IMPACT testing
Limitations of physical testing only
CT/MRI |
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Term
| What is the treatment for a head injury? |
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Definition
Initial emergent stabilization
Continued treatment
Rest
Removal from activity
Physical
Mental
Acetaminophen/Ibuprofen |
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Term
| What are the steps for returning to play post-traumatic sports head injury? |
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Definition
F/U testing
Provocative testing
Gradual return to training
Return to play |
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Term
| What are the complications to a head injury? |
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Definition
Risk of repeat concussion
2nd impact syndrome
Post concussive syndrome |
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