How the brain is affected
What causes a concussion?
Movement of the brain within the skull where the brain hits part of the skull wall. Can be caused by a fall, collision with another player or sport equipment, etc.
Name 2 physical symptoms of a concussion.
Headache, nausea/vomiting, dizziness and fatigue, sensitivity to light or noise, or headache
True or False: loss of consciousness is NOT a red flag symptom
False
What is the SCAT5?
A standardized tool for evaluating a suspected concussion
What counts as a high risk activity?
Contact sports or dangerous job duties
True or False: Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep is a symptom of a concussion.
True
Who can conduct the SCAT5 screening?
A medical professional/doctor
True or False: you are allowed to return to sports without being cleared by a healthcare provider
False
Name 3 mental symptoms of a concussion
Fogginess, difficulty thinking, feeling "slow", difficulty concentrating, difficulty remembering things
When providing immediate care, it is recommended to check for ABCs. What does ABC stand for?
Airway, breathing, and circulation
What is included in a neurological screening?
Can you read out loud, do you have full range of passive cervical spine movement, can the patient look side-to-side and up-and-down without double vision, can the patient perform the finger-nose coordination test normally, and can the patient perform tandem gait normally?
A concussion can have a significant impact on 3 aspects of a person's functioning. What are these 3 aspects?
Physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning
What is the term used to describe the inability to remember how your concussion occurred?
Amnesia
Name 4 red flag symptoms
Neck pain or tenderness, loss of consciousness, weakness, tingling or burning in arms or legs; severe or increasing headache, repeated vomiting, loss of vision, double vision, increasingly restless, agitated or combative, deteriorating conscious state, seizure or convulsions, or visible deformity of the skull
What are some examples of Maddocks Questions? Name 4
Examples include:
What venue are we at today?
Which period are we in right now?
Who scored last in this game?
What team did we play at our last game?
Did we win our last game?
What can negatively influence the recovery period? Name 4 aspects.
Previous concussion history, history of headaches or migraines, learning disabilities, ADHD, mental health issues, use of drugs and alcohol, returning to activities too soon, lack of family or social supports, participating in a high-risk sport or activity