Definitions
A type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head.
What is a concussion?
A potentially fatal brain injury that occurs when a second concussion is sustained before the first one has fully healed.
What is Second Impact Syndrome?
The first R of the 5 R's of concussion.
What is "recognize?"
True or false: if an athlete with a suspected concussion vomits then loses consciousness, you should call EMS immediately.
What is true?
Symptoms from this severity of concussion usually disappear within 15-30 minutes.
What is a mild concussion?
An objective indication that can be observed or measured.
What is a sign?
What CTE stands for.
What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy?
The second R of the 5 R's of concussion.
What is "recover?"
True or false: an athlete who experiences symptoms while going through the return-to-play progression can keep pushing through and does not need to stop.
Symptoms from this severity of concussion usually disappear within 30 minutes to 1 day.
What is a moderate concussion?
A subjective experience reported by the patient.
What is a symptom?
How CTE is currently diagnosed.
What is autopsy of brain tissue after death?
The third R of the 5 R's of concussion.
What is "refer?"
True or False: Removal from play is essential, even in cases of mild concussion.
What is true?
Symptoms from this severity of concussion usually last for several weeks.
What is severe?
A buildup of blood between the brain and its outer protective covering (the dura mater).
What is a subdural hematoma?
The protein accumulates in the brain of individuals with CTE, contributing to brain degeneration.
What is tau?
The fourth R of the 5 R's of concussion.
What is "remove?"
True or False: When comparing men and women, women are more likely to suffer from a concussion while playing the same sport as men.
What is true?
The minimum amount of time spent at each stage of return-to-play progression.
What is 24 hours?
A collection of blood between the inner layer of the skull and the outer layer of the brain (dura mater).
What is an epidural hematoma?
The percentage of people affected by SIS that die.
What is 50%?
The fifth R of the 5 R's of concussion.
What is "return?"
True or false: It is recommended that a person with a suspected concussion stay in a dark room without mental stimulation.
What is false?
A 17-year-old high school rugby player who died from Second Impact Syndrome after multiple concussions.
Who is Rowan Stringer?