Definitions
A closed brain injury caused by collision forces acting on the skull that results in damaged brain tissue is called what type of injury?
a focal brain injury
When getting a concussion in a sport what is the first thing the athletic trainer should do?
Remove the athlete from the game
A feeling of lack of balance is called______?
Dizziness
Who was the first NFL player diagnosed with CTE?
Mike Webster
What is the brain's connection with eyes and vision called?
An Ocular Connection
What is the name of the testing used to determine concussion?
SCAT-5
feeling sick or ill is called_______?
Nausea
In what sport is concussion most common?
A traumatic brain injury that affects brain function is called what?
A Concussion
Once symptoms start to get slightly better what should the athlete do?
light exercise
When you are unaware of your surroundings, you are experiencing_____?
Confusion
Rounding to the nearest 10s digit how what percent of NFL players have been diagnosed with CTE?
90%
TBI stands for what?
Traumatic Brain Injury
What medicine is best during a concussion?
ibuprofen
The most common symptoms of a concussion?
In what century was the first concussion diagnosed?
The 10th century in Persia.
What does CTE stand for?
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy
What must a player wanting to return from a concussion pass?
the impact test
A symptom of a concussion that correlates with the eyes often is____?
Dilated Pupils
What famous player triggered the biggest reaction to CTE?
Jerry Seau