Concussions
What is the tx for a concussion
rest and sleep
What is an epistaxis
nosebleed
What does PPE stand for?
personal protective equipment
What is the medical name for a bruise
hematoma
What are 4 signs of a concussion
amnesia, tinnitis, headache, nausea, sensitivity to lights, off balance, stiff neck
What is fractured in a blowout fx?
orbital bones
What is needed if someone obtains an epistaxis due to a face injury?
gloves, nose plugs or guaze
What does TBI mean?
traumatic brain injury
you obtain another concussion while currently healing from one
What is the tx for cauliflower ear?
drainage
What is one main sign of an intracranial hematoma?
high BP
Name 1 tendon
bicep or achilles tendon
How long are symptoms present in PCS?
over 3 weeks
Where is a battle sign at?
behind the ear
What is a countrecoup injury
double whammy to the head
What 2 muscles surround the body of the femur?
quad and hamstrings
What lobe of the brain is effected if amnesia is present from a concussion?
frontal
What two bones make up the jaw?
mandible and maxilla
What is PPE needed when dealing with head or face injuries?
blood
What muscles come off your neck into your shoulders?
trapezium