Definitions
TBI results from an external mechanical force that results in an __________ of brain function.
alteration
Referred to as CSF
Cerebral spinal fluid
controls deliberate actions, interprets sensory messages from sight, smell, touch and taste, governs thought and speech
Cerebrum
Loss of consciousness
physical
Fundamental component of treatment
Rest
Bleeding in the brain or its surrounding tissues
brain hemorrhage
composed of the brain and spinal cord
Central nervous system
Responsible for coordination and movement and maintaining posture and balance
Cerebellum
Ringing in the ears
Sensory
Type of exercise that may be acceptable during recovery
Low-impact cardio
Types of contusions that can result from TBI
coup, countrecoup, and coup-countrecoup
Composed of nerves located outside the brain and spinal cord
Peripheral nervous system
Responsible for conducting impulses throughout the brain and conducting certain visual and auditory reflexes
Midbrain
Feeling dazed or confused
Cognitive
Primary form of prevention
Education
a second concussion received before the s/s of first concussion have been resolved
second impact syndrome
Parts of the peripheral nervous system
somatic and autonomic
Acts as a bridge between two or more sections of the brain; responsible for conducting certain impulses throughout the brain; responsible for relexive actions such as chewing and salivation
Pons
Anxiety, depression, mood swings
Behavioral
3 lifestyle focus areas to aid in recovery
Stress reduction, good nurtition, good sleep hygiene
Progressive degenerative disease of the brain triggered by brain trauma
Chronic traumatic Encephalopathy
Number of pairs of spinal nerves
33
Controls involuntary actions such as respiration, heartbeat, blood pressure, swallowing and coughing
Medulla oblongata
Dizziness
Physical
New FDA approved device to help prevent concussions
Q collar