Acronyms
TBI
Traumatic Brain Injury
Cerebrovascular Accident
When an object Pierces and penetrates the brain tissue
Penetrating TBI
Bleeding between the skull and dura mater
Epidural Hematoma
Can arise after a single, severe TBI. May be progressive and share some features with CTE. Increased risk of dementia later in life.
Post-Traumatic Dementia (PTD)
DAI
Diffuse Axonal Injury
PTA
Post Traumatic Amnesia
Blunt TBI from outside force
Non-Penetrating TBI
Bleeding between the dura and arachnoid mater
Subdural Hematoma
Injuries that can occur when a contusion continues to bleed over time. Creates a new or larger lesion and leads to swelling and further brain cell loss.
Hemorrhagic Progression of a Contusion (HPC)
CTE
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
PNF
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Widespread damage to the brain's white matter
Diffuse Axonal Injury DAI
Bleeding between the arachnoid mater and pia mater
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Water on the brain
Hydroencephalus
PTD
Post Traumatic Dementia
CPR
Cardio Pulmonary Resusitation
A type of mild TBI; considered temporary
Concussion
This is an Impact/Blunt force trauma-caused injury that causes bruising and swelling of the brain. Bruises occur directly under the impact site
Contusion
Also known as a stroke
CVA
HPC
Hemorrhagic Progression of a Contusion
DNR
Do Not Resusitate
Bleeding in and around the brain caused by a burst blood vessel
Hematoma
Progressive neurological disorder common with boxers and football players
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
Name and define all three concussion grades
Grade 1- No loss of consciousness, or amnesia that lasts less than 30 minutes.
Grade 2- Loss of consciousness for less than five minutes, or amnesia that lasts between 30 min- 24 hr
Grade 3- Loss of consciousness for more than five minutes or amnesia that lasts more than 24 hours