What Is It?
mTBI that affects brain functioning
What is a mild traumatic brain injury?
Pain in your head.
What is a headache?
Light sensitivity, seeing bright lights, or Tinnitus.
What are physical signs of a concussion?
Football and Boxing
What are sports that commonly cause concussions?
This provides resistance that slows down the force at impact.
What is wearing a seatbelt?
If a person hits their head and is experiencing symptoms.
When should you suspect someone has a concussion?
The world spins.
What is dizziness?
Confusion, disorientation, and trouble focusing.
What are cognitive signs of a concussion?
Exposure to violent explosions.
What is involvement in the military?
This is a softer place for the head to hit.
What are airbags?
This occurs within 72 hours.
When do symptoms appear?
Make a decision.
What is difficulty thinking?
Not just a blow to the head, they can occur when the body quickly changes direction.
What are other causes for concussions?
Sudden stops and large amounts of impact on the body.
What are car accidents?
This breaks which absorbs energy.
What is a helmet?
2-4 weeks
What is how long symptoms last.
Unable to see properly.
What is blurred vision?
A result of loss of motor function that is not caused by Epilepsy.
What are concussive convulsions?
The body flies over the handlebars.
What are bicycle accidents?
This prevents people from hitting other people too hard.
What is following rules about body contact in sports?
A result of forces to the head that cause increased glucose requirements and decreased blood supply.
What is neuron dysfunction
Feelings are constantly changing.
What are mood changes?
Restlessness, lethargy, and irritability.
What are common symptoms in children?
Hard blows to the hard or being thrown into something or off of something.
What is physical violence?
Activities that do not involve contact.
What is not playing sports?