Concussion Symptoms
Sadness, Irritability, and Nervousness are considered what type of symptoms?
What is emotional/behavioral
The BESS test is a quantifiable way to measure what?
What is... Balance
Name 2 common triggers of a migraine.
What is... foods, medication, sensory stimuli, lifestyle changes, hormone levels
A migraine occurs in episodes that last how long?
What is... anywhere from 4-72 hours
What is the leading cause of skull fractures?
What is... blunt trauma
Name 2 examples of physical concussion signs/symptoms.
What are... Vomiting, LOC, Amnesia, VOMS, CNS dysfunction
What scale is used to determine the severity of unconsciousness?
What is.... the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
What is the only major head injury that can be completely prevented?
What is... Second Impact Syndrome
When someone has ecchymosis surrounding the eyes, what is the terminology used to describe that?
What is... Raccoon eyes
When an athlete is struck by a moving object, it is considered what type of impact?
What is... Collision Impact
What is... Cognitive Impairment
Within the post-concussion return to play, which phase is usually the hardest to pass?
What is... Sprinting and Agility
A positive Halo Sign indicates what major head injury?
What is... a Skull Fracture
Ecchymosis over the mastoid process is referred to as what?
What is.... Battle Sign
An allision impact occurs when an athlete's head does what?
What is... strikes a fixed object
What are 4 examples of Somatic Symptoms?
What is... Nausea, Fatigue, Headache, Light/Noise Sensitivity, Visual Problems
What is the SCAT test and why do we use it?
Helps healthcare professionals learn the routine of conducting a concussion assessment.
Which type of subdural hematoma occurs secondary to another head injury?
What is... Type 2
When someone appears stunned after taking a hit to the head but does not lose consciousness, this is an indication of what injury?
What is... Second Impact Syndrome
When explaining where the injury occured in relating to the point of contact, which 2 terms are used and what do they mean?
What is...
Coup: at the point of contact
Countercoup: opposite side of contact
After suffering concussion symptoms for this period time, the diagnosis switches to Post-Concussion Syndrome.
What is... 3 months
What are the 8 phases of the RTP?
What is...
1 - Walk until symptoms <10
2 - Bike
3 - Treadmill
4 - Sprinting & Agility
5 - Non-Contact Practice
6 - Full Contact Practice
7 - Regular Practice
8 - Cleared for game play
What type of hematoma involves tears in the vessels/veins that bridge the dura mater to the brain?
What is... a Subdural Hematoma
+LOC followed by a lucid period is the main S/S of what injury?
What is... Epidural Hematoma
How do you prevent Second Impact Syndrome?
What is... now allowing the athlete to return to play before being fully ready to do so