Definitions
What closed brain injury results in specific damaged parts of the brain?
Focal brain injury
What is the first thing the athletic trainer should do when one gets a concussion?
remove the victim from the game
Who was the first NFL player diagnosed with CTE?
Mike Webster
Lack of balance is called?
dizziness.
which two sports tend to experience the most CTE injuries?
Football and boxing
Word relating to eyes
ocular?
What is the name of the tests to determine concussions?
SCAT-5.
Who was the doctor who performed Mike Webster's autopsy?
Dr. Omalu.
What is feeling sick or ill called?
nausea
How long can a concussion last for?
A few weeks- a few months
What is a traumatic brain injury that results from the brain being jolted?
concussion.
Once symptoms start to improve, what should the athlete do?
light exercise.
about what percent of NFL players have been diagnosed with CTE?
90%
What do you experience when you are unaware of your surroundings?
What is confusion.
In what sport is concussion most common?
Rugby
What does TBI stand for?
traumatic brain injury.
What medicine is effective and efficient during a concussion.
ibuprofen.
Who was the one of the main deniers of CTE in NFL players as head head of the NFL concussion committee?
Ira Casson.
Most common concussion symptom
headache.
Where and when was the first concussion found
Persia, 10th century
What does CTE stand for?
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
What must a player pass who is wanting to return from a concussion?
Impact test
Which famous player sparked the biggest reaction to CTE
Jerry Seau.
Which concussion symptom can be found in the eyes?
Dilated pupils
Is it possible to get a concussion without hitting your head?
Yes, blast victims.